Charleston, Illinois to Waxahachie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

689.7 miles 1110 km · straight line
827.7 miles estimated 1332 km · driving distance
16h 39min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
227° SW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, Illinois from Waxahachie?

The distance from Charleston, Illinois to Waxahachie is 689.7 miles (1110 km) as the crow flies. Waxahachie is located SW of Charleston, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 827.7 miles, taking about 16h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, Illinois in Illinois and Waxahachie 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 Charleston, Illinois and Waxahachie. 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 Charleston, Illinois to Waxahachie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 39min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 59min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 39min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, Illinois & Waxahachie

Quick Facts

Charleston, Illinois
39.50°N, 88.18°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
Waxahachie
32.39°N, 96.85°W
America/Chicago
170m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients