Kansas City to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from Waco?
The distance from Kansas City to Waco is 541.3 miles (871.2 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 635.2 miles, taking about 10h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
- You could travel this distance about 46 times to circle the Earth's equator