Waco to Yuma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1024.6 miles 1649 km · straight line
1229.6 miles estimated 1978.8 km · driving distance
24h 44min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 34min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Waco from Yuma?

The distance from Waco to Yuma is 1024.6 miles (1649 km) as the crow flies. Yuma is located W of Waco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1229.6 miles, taking about 24h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 34min. Both are located in United States — Waco in Texas and Yuma in Arizona.

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 Waco and Yuma. 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 Waco to Yuma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 44min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 41min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 9min $148–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Waco & Yuma

Quick Facts

Waco
31.55°N, 97.15°W
America/Chicago
143m elevation
Yuma
32.73°N, 114.62°W
America/Phoenix
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 342 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients