Conway to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

365.4 miles 588.1 km · straight line
438.5 miles estimated 705.7 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
229° SW bearing direction

How far is Conway from Waco?

The distance from Conway to Waco is 365.4 miles (588.1 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SW of Conway. By car, the driving distance is approximately 438.5 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Conway in Arkansas and Waco in Texas.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Conway 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 Conway to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $53–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Conway & Waco

Quick Facts

Conway
35.09°N, 92.44°W
America/Chicago
95m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients