New River Gorge to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is New River Gorge from Wichita?

The distance from New River Gorge to Wichita is 885.5 miles (1425 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located W of New River Gorge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1062.5 miles, taking about 21h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — New River Gorge in West Virginia 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 New River Gorge 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.