Bella Vista to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378.4 miles 608.9 km · straight line
454 miles estimated 730.7 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bella Vista from Waco?

The distance from Bella Vista to Waco is 378.4 miles (608.9 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SSW of Bella Vista. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Bella Vista in Arkansas and Waco in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bella Vista and Waco. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bella Vista to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bella Vista & Waco

Quick Facts

Bella Vista
36.48°N, 94.27°W
America/Chicago
315m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients