Memphis to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

441 miles 709.7 km · straight line
576.5 miles actual route 927.8 km · driving distance
9h 57min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Wichita?

The distance from Memphis to Wichita is 441 miles (709.7 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located WNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 576.5 miles, taking about 9h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis and Wichita. 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 Memphis to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 57min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 56min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~9h 27min $69–$202* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Wichita

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM