Greensboro to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Greensboro from Waco?

The distance from Greensboro to Waco is 1042.5 miles (1677.7 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located WSW of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1250.9 miles, taking about 25h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro in North Carolina 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 Greensboro 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.