Cities Near Waco
Cities near Waco, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Temple, Killeen, Mansfield. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Waco, Texas is Temple, about 33 mi (54 km) away — roughly 1 hr by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | 33 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Killeen | 45 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mansfield | 70 mi / 113 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Georgetown | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| DeSoto | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bryan | 76 mi / 122 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Round Rock | 79 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fort Worth | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Arlington | 82 mi / 132 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cedar Park | 82 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Waco
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Temple, Killeen, Mansfield, Georgetown, DeSoto. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Waco include Temple, Killeen, Mansfield, Georgetown, DeSoto. The closest is Temple, about 33 miles (54 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.