Jacksonville, Florida to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

921.1 miles 1482.3 km · straight line
1037.1 miles actual route 1669 km · driving distance
18h 59min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Waco?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Waco is 921.1 miles (1482.3 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located W of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1037.1 miles, taking about 18h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 59min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 47min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~24h 41min $124–$363* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Waco

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM