Miami to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1101.4 miles 1772.6 km · straight line
1353.3 miles actual route 2177.9 km · driving distance
24h 44min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 43min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is Miami from Waco?

The distance from Miami to Waco is 1101.4 miles (1772.6 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located WNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1353.3 miles, taking about 24h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 43min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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 Miami 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 Miami to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 44min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 41min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~32h 9min $162–$474* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & Waco

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 367 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 92 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM