Denver to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

716.4 miles 1152.9 km · straight line
856.7 miles actual route 1378.7 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Denver from Waco?

The distance from Denver to Waco is 716.4 miles (1152.9 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.7 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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. 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 Denver 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 Denver to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Waco

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM