Distance From Waco, TX To Austin, TX

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How far is Waco, TX from Austin, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Waco and Austin is 95.38 miles (153.51 km).

Flight distance from Waco, TX to Austin, TX is 95.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 11 minutes to travel from Waco to Austin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Waco, Texas to Austin, Texas is: 101.76 miles (163.77 km) by car.

Driving from Waco to Austin will take approximately 01 hours 38 minutes.

#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

#2 Austin

The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. It is located in central Texas. Austin is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the University of Texas at Austin.

Population	995484
GPS Coordinates	30°16'2"N 97°44'35"W
Latitude	30.2671500
Longitude	-97.7430600
Altitude	149
Country	United States

Starting point in Waco: West Waco Drive (-97.14678,31.549415)Ending point in Austin: East 5th Street (-97.743073,30.267115)

Estimated Travel Time Between Waco and Austin

The distance between Waco and Austin is 164 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 49 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 Austin. The current time is 11:26:30.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	03 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	02 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 02 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 41 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 21 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.59 liters (3.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Waco and Austin.The estimated cost of gas to go from Waco to Austin is $10.85 (diesel $14.34).

Texas gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.02	$3.45	$3.78	$3.99
Total	$10.85	$12.37	$13.56	$14.34

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 December 23, 2025.

How did we calculate the distance?

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