Waco is roughly 95 miles (about 150 kilometers) from Dallas by road, which usually works out to about 1.5 hours of driving in normal traffic.

Quick Scoop: Distance & Time

  • Straight‑line (as-the-crow-flies) distance: about 88 miles / 141 km.
  • Typical driving distance: about 95 miles / 153 km via I‑35 north toward Dallas.
  • Usual drive time: around 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes depending on traffic and stops.

If you imagine getting on the highway in Waco and just heading north on I‑35, you’re basically one solid podcast episode away from Dallas.

Travel Options Snapshot

  • By car:
    • Distance: about 95 miles (153 km).
* Time: ~1.5 hours in typical conditions.
  • By air (Waco Regional to Dallas airports):
    • Air distance: about 88–89 miles (around 142–144 km).
* Flight time in the air is short (around 10–15 minutes), but check‑in and transfers usually make flying impractical for such a short hop.

Mini FAQ

  • Is Waco considered “close” to Dallas?
    Yes, for Texas standards it’s quite close; people regularly do same‑day round trips.
  • What main route do most people take?
    Most drivers use I‑35 N / I‑35E N straight into Dallas.

TL;DR: Waco is about 95 miles from Dallas, usually a 1.5‑hour drive on I‑35.

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