Driving from Santiago de Querétaro to Waco
Waco lies 1,261 km (783 mi) north of Santiago de Querétaro, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 1,538 km (956 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Santiago de Querétaro | Waco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 132,356 |
| Elevation | 1,826 m (5,991 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Clocks in Waco are 1 h ahead of Santiago de Querétaro right now, so a 19 h 14 min journey lands 20 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Waco
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Santiago de Querétaro to Waco
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Staying in Waco
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Common questions
How far is Waco from Santiago de Querétaro?
1,261 km (783 mi) in a straight line, north of Santiago de Querétaro; by road roughly 1,538 km (956 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Querétaro to Waco by car?
About 19 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago de Querétaro and Waco?
Waco is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Mexico_City).
What currency do I need in Waco?
The Dollar (USD).
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.