Waco, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Waco, TX have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 95-mile quick runs to 426-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Waco, TX spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
426.2 mi
Amarillo, TX
Quickest Drive
1h 37m
Arlington, TX
Plan Around Waco, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Waco, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Waco, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Waco, TX
Driving from Waco, TX
The typical drive from Waco, TX covers about 217 miles and takes around 3h 38m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 426 miles (7h 37m), while the shortest is just 95 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Waco, TX include Amarillo, TX (426.2 mi, 7h 37m), Laredo, TX (335.3 mi, 5h 56m), Corpus Christi, TX (332.9 mi, 4h 38m), McKinney, TX (127.4 mi, 2h 4m), and Austin, TX (101.4 mi, 1h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 217-mile trip from Waco, TX, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Waco, TX and 2 routes heading into Waco, TX, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 95 to 426 miles.
The longest mapped route from Waco, TX covers 426 miles and takes approximately 7h 37m. Shorter options start at just 95 miles.
The average route from Waco, TX runs about 217 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 217-mile trip from Waco, TX costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Waco, TX include Amarillo, TX, Laredo, TX, Corpus Christi, TX and McKinney, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Short Drives from Waco, TX
Longer Road Trips from Waco, TX
Trips to Waco, TX
Nearby Hubs
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