Day trip from Dallas to Waco
Waco lies 141 km (88 mi) south of Dallas, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 141 km (88 mi) apart, Waco is a realistic day trip from Dallas: about 2 h 17 min each way by road.
| Dallas | Waco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 132,356 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 75201–75398 | 76701–76799 |
What to see in Waco
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Waco Mammoth National Monument | 46,457 | 2020 |
The busiest is Waco Mammoth National Monument at 46,457 visitors in 2020. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Waco
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Staying in Waco
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Common questions
How far is Waco from Dallas?
141 km (88 mi) in a straight line, south of Dallas; by road roughly 172 km (107 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dallas to Waco by road?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dallas and Waco?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.