Evansville to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Evansville from Waco?

The distance from Evansville to Waco is 701.8 miles (1129.4 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SW of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 842.1 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana 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 Evansville 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.