St. Louis to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is St. Louis from Waco?
The distance from St. Louis to Waco is 626.8 miles (1008.7 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SW of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.1 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Waco
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator