The Colony to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

107.4 miles 172.9 km · straight line
134.3 miles estimated 216.1 km · driving distance
2h 42min estimated drive time
$13 - $16 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
188° S bearing direction

How far is The Colony from Waco?

The distance from The Colony to Waco is 107.4 miles (172.9 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located S of The Colony. By car, the driving distance is approximately 134.3 miles, taking about 2h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for The Colony 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 The Colony to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 42min $13 - $16 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 14min $11–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 34min $16–$47* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between The Colony & Waco

Quick Facts

The Colony
33.09°N, 96.89°W
America/Chicago
180m 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 36 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 231.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients