Driving Time from Arlington to Waco
Driving from Arlington to Waco is about 107 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 54 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Arlington and Waco are about 82 mi (132 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 107 mi (172 km), a drive of about 1 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 82 mi / 132 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 107 mi / 172 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 32.143, -97.128 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arlington to Waco is about 82 mi (132 km) in a straight line, and roughly 107 mi (172 km) by road.