Davenport to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779.1 miles 1253.8 km · straight line
934.9 miles estimated 1504.6 km · driving distance
18h 48min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Waco?

The distance from Davenport to Waco is 779.1 miles (1253.8 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SSW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 934.9 miles, taking about 18h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa 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 Davenport 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 Davenport to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 48min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 34min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 26min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Waco

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients