How far is Wichita Falls, TX from Las Vegas, NM?
The driving distance from Wichita Falls, TX to Las Vegas, NM is about 459.1 miles (738.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 399.2 miles (642.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita Falls and Las Vegas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita Falls and Las Vegas.
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Start on Scott Avenue
160 m · 20 sec · Scott Avenue
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Turn left onto 5th Street
2649 ft · 59 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right
88 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North, US 287 North: Burkburnett, Lawton
823 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 287 North
71.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue straight
123.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 North: Las Vegas
1230 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
41.4 mi · 47 min · North US Highway 84
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Take the exit right
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
2149 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto East University
1842 ft · 40 sec · East University
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
557 ft · 16 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto National Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · National Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita Falls and Las Vegas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Continue straight
123 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Wichita Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Las Vegas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita Falls to Las Vegas?
The road trip is about 459.1 miles (738.9 km) and usually takes 08h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bishop Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 229.3 miles from Wichita Falls and 229.8 miles from Las Vegas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 399.2 miles (642.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.22 one way or $122.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 144 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wichita Falls and Las Vegas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wichita Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Las Vegas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita Falls and Las Vegas. Straight-line distance: 399.22 mi (642.49 km).
#1 Wichita Falls
The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.
| Population | 105,405 |
| Coordinates | 33.9137100, -98.4933900 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Las Vegas
Town in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 12,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.5939300, -105.2239000 |
| Altitude | 1958 |
| Country | United States |
End: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 739 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $61.22 | $122.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $68.88 | $137.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $74.37 | $148.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $64.69 | $129.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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