Salt Lake City to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1037.6 miles 1669.8 km · straight line
1245.1 miles estimated 2003.8 km · driving distance
25h 3min estimated drive time
$120 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from Waco?

The distance from Salt Lake City to Waco is 1037.6 miles (1669.8 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located ESE of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1245.1 miles, taking about 25h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 3min $120 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 4min $100–$187* Budget
Train ~32h 34min $149–$436* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & Waco

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 346 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients