Terre Haute to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Terre Haute from Waco?

The distance from Terre Haute to Waco is 773 miles (1244 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located SW of Terre Haute. By car, the driving distance is approximately 927.6 miles, taking about 18h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Terre Haute in Indiana 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 Terre Haute 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.