Waco

Texas

19
Destinations

Waco is a gateway to great road trips in 19 driving routes available. Browse 19 routes with drive times, distances, and gas costs.

Driving Times from Waco

19 destinations

Short Drives — 8

Arlington
106 miles
1h 55min
Austin
124 miles
2h 15min
College Station
103 miles
1h 52min
Dallas
113 miles
2h 3min
Fort Worth
109 miles
1h 58min
Irving
114 miles
2h 4min
Plano
136 miles
2h 28min
Round Rock
102 miles
1h 51min

Medium Trips — 8

Corpus Christi
337 miles
6h 7min
Galveston
271 miles
4h 55min
Houston
211 miles
3h 50min
Laredo
404 miles
7h 20min
Lubbock
400 miles
7h 16min
San Antonio
217 miles
3h 56min
Sugar Land
209 miles
3h 47min
The Woodlands
179 miles
3h 15min

Long Distance — 3

Amarillo
481 miles
8h 44min
El Paso
714 miles
12h 58min
McAllen
487 miles
8h 51min

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Waco from Amarillo?
Waco is approximately 106 miles from Arlington, taking around 1h 55m.
What cities are within 3 hours of Waco?
There are 8 cities within 3 hours, including Arlington, Austin, College Station, Dallas.
How many routes from Waco?
Waco has 19 routes in our database.

How Far Is Waco from Major Cities?

Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Waco to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Dallas, roughly 105 miles away by road.

Dallas~105 mi · 1h 45m
Austin~115 mi · 2h
Houston~195 mi · 3h 15m
San Antonio~200 mi · 3h 30m
Oklahoma City~325 mi · 5h 30m

Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.

Nearest Major Airports to Waco

If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Waco by road:

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)~110 mi · 2h
Austin-Bergstrom (AUS)~120 mi · 2h

Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.

Driving from Waco: What to Know

Waco sits in Texas, in Texas, and most trips out of town start on the local highway network before joining the interstate system. Fill up before you leave — fuel is usually cheaper in town than at highway service plazas — and check conditions before longer drives, since weather in Texas can change travel times considerably. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-10, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.

All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.

Plan Your Drive from Waco

Waco serves as a great base for exploring by car, with 19 routes available on this page. Whether you need a quick commute estimate or want to map out a weekend road trip, you will find driving times and costs for every destination below. Each route includes up-to-date data on distance, fuel estimates at current prices, toll costs where applicable, and recommendations for the best departure times. Tap any card to see the full route details and start planning your drive.