How far is College Station, TX from Waco, TX?
The driving distance from College Station, TX to Waco, TX is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Station and Waco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Station and Waco.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto University Drive East
1 km · 1 min · University Drive East
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Turn left onto Tarrow Street East
2281 ft · 48 sec · Tarrow Street East
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Continue on East 29th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 29th Street
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Turn right onto Briarcrest Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Briarcrest Drive
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Turn left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
2711 ft · 56 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on North State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 37 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Memorial Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Orchard Lane
105 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop Drive
1274 ft · 33 sec · South Loop Drive
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Turn left onto Orchard Lane
1.2 km · 2 min · Orchard Lane
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn left onto Elm Street
95 m · 9 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1944 ft · 59 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
2012 ft · 59 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Waco Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Waco Drive
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Continue on West Waco Drive
34 m · 8 sec · West Waco Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Waco Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between College Station and Waco.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North State Highway 6
Continue on North State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving College Station and Sunny near Waco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from College Station to Waco?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bremond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from College Station and 45.2 miles from Waco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.25 one way or $24.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around College Station and Sunny near Waco.
Stop Ideas Near Bremond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bremond.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Station and Waco. Straight-line distance: 79.77 mi (128.37 km).
#1 College Station
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 119,260 |
| Coordinates | 30.6279800, -96.3344100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waco
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 141,377 |
| Coordinates | 31.5493300, -97.1466700 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waco (-97.14667, 31.54933)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.87 | $27.73 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $15.07 | $30.13 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $18.43 | $36.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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