How far is Waco, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waco and Houston is 162.67 miles (261.8 km).

Flight distance from Waco, TX to Houston, TX is 162.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Waco to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waco, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 185.14 miles (297.95 km) by car.

Driving from Waco to Houston will take approximately 02 hours 50 minutes.

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#1 Waco

The 11th most populous city in Texas. It is located on the Brazos River in central Texas. Waco is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Baylor University and the Dr Pepper Museum.

Population 141377
GPS Coordinates 31°32'58"N 97°8'48"W
Latitude 31.5493300
Longitude -97.1466700
Altitude 143
Country United States
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#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Population 2316120
GPS Coordinates 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W
Latitude 29.7632800
Longitude -95.3632700
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Waco and Houston

The distance between Waco and Houston is 298 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 18 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Waco and Houston. The current time is 04:56:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 28 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.73 liters (6.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waco and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Waco to Houston is $19.74 (diesel $26.09).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $19.74 $22.51 $24.67 $26.09

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 21, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Waco and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Waco 86.51 miles (139 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Waco 121.3 miles (195 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Waco 246.09 miles (396 km)

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