Big Bend to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.8 miles 638.6 km · straight line
476.2 miles estimated 766.3 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Waco?

The distance from Big Bend to Waco is 396.8 miles (638.6 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ENE of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.2 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Waco

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients