Longview, Texas to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.1 miles 622.9 km · straight line
464.5 miles estimated 747.5 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
339° NNW bearing direction

How far is Longview, Texas from Wichita?

The distance from Longview, Texas to Wichita is 387.1 miles (622.9 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located NNW of Longview, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 464.5 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Longview, Texas in Texas and Wichita in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Longview, Texas and Wichita. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Longview, Texas to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Longview, Texas & Wichita

Quick Facts

Longview, Texas
32.50°N, 94.74°W
America/Chicago
113m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients