El Paso to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

549.2 miles 883.9 km · straight line
622.7 miles actual route 1002.1 km · driving distance
10h 55min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Waco?

The distance from El Paso to Waco is 549.2 miles (883.9 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located E of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 622.7 miles, taking about 10h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States.

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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 55min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 6min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~14h 12min $75–$218* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Waco

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM