Fort Worth to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84 miles 135.2 km · straight line
89.2 miles actual route 143.5 km · driving distance
1h 37min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
173° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Waco?

The distance from Fort Worth to Waco is 84 miles (135.2 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located S of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.2 miles, taking about 1h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 37min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 56min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 32min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Waco

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 296.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM