Surprise to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Surprise from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Surprise to Wichita Falls is 794.5 miles (1278.7 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located E of Surprise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 953.4 miles, taking about 19h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Surprise in Arizona 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 Surprise 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.