Colorado Springs to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.6 miles 1068 km · straight line
788.3 miles actual route 1268.7 km · driving distance
14h 10min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Waco?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Waco is 663.6 miles (1068 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788.3 miles, taking about 14h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Waco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 10min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 0min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~18h 25min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Waco

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM