San Francisco to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1362.4 miles 2192.6 km · straight line
1593 miles actual route 2563.7 km · driving distance
28h 3min estimated drive time
$153 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is San Francisco from Wichita Falls?

The distance from San Francisco to Wichita Falls is 1362.4 miles (2192.6 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located E of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1593 miles, taking about 28h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California 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. 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 3min $153 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 40min $127–$239* Budget
Train ~36h 28min $191–$558* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 454 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM