Nashville to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.2 miles 1085 km · straight line
758 miles actual route 1219.9 km · driving distance
13h 20min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Waco?

The distance from Nashville to Waco is 674.2 miles (1085 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located WSW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 758 miles, taking about 13h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nashville 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 Nashville to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 20min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 0min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~17h 20min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Waco

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM