Orem to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1011.6 miles 1628 km · straight line
1213.9 miles estimated 1953.6 km · driving distance
24h 25min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Orem from Waco?

The distance from Orem to Waco is 1011.6 miles (1628 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ESE of Orem. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1213.9 miles, taking about 24h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Orem in Utah 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 Orem 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 Orem to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 25min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 18min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 45min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Orem & Waco

Quick Facts

Orem
40.30°N, 111.69°W
America/Denver
1455m 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 337 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients