Belton, Texas to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

38.9 miles 62.6 km · straight line
50.6 miles estimated 81.4 km · driving distance
1h 1min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Belton, Texas from Waco?

The distance from Belton, Texas to Waco is 38.9 miles (62.6 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located NNE of Belton, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 50.6 miles, taking about 1h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Belton, Texas 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 Belton, Texas to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 1min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 13min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Belton, Texas & Waco

Quick Facts

Belton, Texas
31.06°N, 97.46°W
America/Chicago
155m 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 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 640.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients