Raleigh to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1131.3 miles 1820.6 km · straight line
1300.4 miles actual route 2092.8 km · driving distance
23h 51min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Raleigh to Wichita Falls is 1131.3 miles (1820.6 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located W of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1300.4 miles, taking about 23h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina 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. 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 51min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 37min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~31h 0min $156–$455* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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