Flagstaff to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

873.1 miles 1405.1 km · straight line
1047.7 miles estimated 1686.1 km · driving distance
21h 5min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Waco?

The distance from Flagstaff to Waco is 873.1 miles (1405.1 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ESE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1047.7 miles, taking about 21h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 5min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 18min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~27h 25min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Waco

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients