Boulder to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

740.5 miles 1191.8 km · straight line
888.7 miles estimated 1430.2 km · driving distance
17h 53min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Waco?

The distance from Boulder to Waco is 740.5 miles (1191.8 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 888.7 miles, taking about 17h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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. 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 53min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 28min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 15min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Waco

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients