Provo to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

788.7 miles 1269.3 km · straight line
946.5 miles estimated 1523.2 km · driving distance
19h 2min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Provo from Wichita?

The distance from Provo to Wichita is 788.7 miles (1269.3 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located E of Provo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 946.5 miles, taking about 19h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Provo in Utah 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. 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 Provo 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 Provo to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 2min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 50min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 45min $114–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Provo & Wichita

Quick Facts

Provo
40.23°N, 111.66°W
America/Denver
1387m 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 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients