Tucson to Waco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

812 miles 1306.8 km · straight line
939.9 miles actual route 1512.7 km · driving distance
16h 23min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Waco?

The distance from Tucson to Waco is 812 miles (1306.8 km) as the crow flies. Waco is located E of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.9 miles, taking about 16h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Tucson 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 Tucson and Waco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Tucson to Waco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 23min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 40min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~21h 18min $113–$329* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Waco

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m 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 271 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM