Montgomery, Alabama to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from Wichita?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to Wichita is 722.7 miles (1163.1 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located WNW of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 867.2 miles, taking about 17h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama and Wichita in Kansas.

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. 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. 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 Montgomery, Alabama 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.