Mesa Verde to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

754.2 miles 1213.7 km · straight line
905 miles estimated 1456.4 km · driving distance
18h 12min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Mesa Verde from Waco?

The distance from Mesa Verde to Waco is 754.2 miles (1213.7 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ESE of Mesa Verde. By car, the driving distance is approximately 905 miles, taking about 18h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Mesa Verde in Colorado 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 Verde 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 Mesa Verde to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 12min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 50min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 40min $109–$317* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa Verde & Waco

Quick Facts

Mesa Verde
37.18°N, 108.49°W
America/Denver
2613m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients