Los Angeles to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1129.8 miles 1818.3 km · straight line
1295.5 miles actual route 2084.9 km · driving distance
22h 27min estimated drive time
$125 - $153 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Los Angeles to Wichita Falls is 1129.8 miles (1818.3 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located E of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1295.5 miles, taking about 22h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Wichita Falls in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles and Wichita Falls. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Los Angeles to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 27min $125 - $153 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 56min $104–$194* Budget
Train ~29h 11min $155–$453* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM