Reading, Pennsylvania to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1328.4 miles 2137.9 km · straight line
1594.1 miles estimated 2565.5 km · driving distance
32h 4min estimated drive time
$153 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 10min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Reading, Pennsylvania from Waco?

The distance from Reading, Pennsylvania to Waco is 1328.4 miles (2137.9 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located WSW of Reading, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1594.1 miles, taking about 32h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 10min. Both are located in United States — Reading, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania 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 Reading, Pennsylvania to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 4min $153 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 29min $128–$239* Budget
Train ~41h 41min $191–$558* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reading, Pennsylvania & Waco

Quick Facts

Reading, Pennsylvania
40.34°N, 75.93°W
America/New_York
93m 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 443 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients