Lubbock to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.9 miles 495.5 km · straight line
384.9 miles estimated 619.4 km · driving distance
7h 45min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Waco?

The distance from Lubbock to Waco is 307.9 miles (495.5 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ESE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.9 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lubbock 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.

How to Get from Lubbock to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 45min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 18min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 22min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Waco

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients