Surprise to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

894.8 miles 1440.1 km · straight line
1073.8 miles estimated 1728.1 km · driving distance
21h 36min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 18min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Surprise from Waco?

The distance from Surprise to Waco is 894.8 miles (1440.1 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located E of Surprise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1073.8 miles, taking about 21h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 18min. Both are located in United States — Surprise in Arizona 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 Surprise 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 Surprise to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 36min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 55min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~28h 5min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Surprise & Waco

Quick Facts

Surprise
33.63°N, 112.33°W
America/Phoenix
358m 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 298 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients