How far is Splendora, TX from Waco, TX?
The driving distance from Splendora, TX to Waco, TX is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Splendora and Waco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Splendora and Waco.
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Start on the route
6 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
150 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 59
119 m · 8 sec · Old Highway 59
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Continue straight
785 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South
1037 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll
1357 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto North Grand Parkway East
1.4 km · 2 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Continue on TX 99 Toll West
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway East
23.6 mi · 25 min · North Grand Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
2631 ft · 58 sec
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Continue on North Grand Parkway West
1990 ft · 40 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Turn right onto Tomball Parkway
136 m · 8 sec · Tomball Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TBT Toll North
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tomball Tollway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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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 Splendora 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.
State Highway 6
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Splendora and Sunny near Waco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Splendora to Waco?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Splendora and 93.2 miles from Waco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.87 one way or $49.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Splendora and Sunny near Waco.
Stop Ideas Near College Station
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 College Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Splendora and Waco. Straight-line distance: 148.76 mi (239.41 km).
#1 Splendora
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 30.2329900, -95.1610400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $3.78 | $24.87 | $49.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $30.21 | $60.42 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.27 | $52.55 |
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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