Columbus, Ohio to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

981.4 miles 1579.4 km · straight line
1135.6 miles actual route 1827.6 km · driving distance
20h 29min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Waco?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Waco is 981.4 miles (1579.4 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located WSW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1135.6 miles, taking about 20h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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. 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 29min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 35min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~26h 38min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Waco

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM