Mesa to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

864.8 miles 1391.7 km · straight line
1043.3 miles actual route 1679 km · driving distance
18h 22min estimated drive time
$100 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Mesa from Waco?

The distance from Mesa to Waco is 864.8 miles (1391.7 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located E of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.3 miles, taking about 18h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 22min $100 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 2min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~23h 53min $125–$365* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & Waco

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM