Albuquerque to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.2 miles 966 km · straight line
675.9 miles actual route 1087.8 km · driving distance
12h 19min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Waco?

The distance from Albuquerque to Waco is 600.2 miles (966 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ESE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 675.9 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Waco 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Waco. 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 Albuquerque to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 19min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 47min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 1min $81–$237* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Waco
31.55°N, 97.15°W
America/Chicago
143m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM