The most direct route (via I-10 W → I-49 N → I-44 W → US-400 W / I-35 N) is approximately 551 miles (887 km).
Driving time: 8.5–9.5 hours without stops. Major waypoints: Beaumont, TX → Shreveport, LA → Tulsa, OK → Wichita.
Alternative via I-20 W (through Dallas/Fort Worth) adds ~30 miles. Always check traffic/construction on I-35 in Oklahoma/Kansas.