Long Island to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1477.1 miles 2377.2 km · straight line
1692.7 miles actual route 2724.2 km · driving distance
31h 9min estimated drive time
$163 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
252° WSW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Waco?

The distance from Long Island to Waco is 1477.1 miles (2377.2 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located WSW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1692.7 miles, taking about 31h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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 Long Island 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 Long Island to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 9min $163 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 23min $135–$254* Budget
Train ~40h 30min $203–$592* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Waco

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 492 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM