Reading, Pennsylvania to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1315.6 miles 2117.2 km · straight line
1578.7 miles estimated 2540.6 km · driving distance
31h 45min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 9min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Wichita Falls is 1315.6 miles (2117.2 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located WSW of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1578.7 miles, taking about 31h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 9min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania and Wichita Falls. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 45min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 6min $126–$237* Budget
Train ~41h 17min $189–$553* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reading, Pennsylvania & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m 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 439 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 110 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients