Las Vegas to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Las Vegas from Waco?

The distance from Las Vegas to Waco is 1078.7 miles (1736 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ESE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1244.4 miles, taking about 22h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 40min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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.