Atlanta to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

757.1 miles 1218.5 km · straight line
820.9 miles actual route 1321.1 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Waco?

The distance from Atlanta to Waco is 757.1 miles (1218.5 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.9 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $99–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Waco

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM