How far is Waco, TX from College Station, TX?
The driving distance from Waco, TX to College Station, TX is about 90.9 miles (146.3 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 26m 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
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waco and College Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waco and College Station.
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Start on West Waco Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Waco Drive
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
1969 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2614 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Loop Drive
1609 ft · 27 sec · South Loop Drive
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Continue on Marlin Highway
2352 ft · 45 sec · Marlin Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 484 South
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marlin Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Marlin Highway
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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 North Memorial Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street
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Continue on East State Highway 6
37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
8.3 mi · 9 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1414 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto University Drive East
1.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive East
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Turn right onto Northpoint Crossing
101 m · 17 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Continue on Northpoint Crossing
75 m · 13 sec · Northpoint Crossing
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Turn right onto Texas Avenue South
103 m · 7 sec · Texas Avenue South
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Turn left onto University Drive East
80 m · 13 sec · University Drive East
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Turn right
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waco and College Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East State Highway 6
Continue on East 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 Waco and Mostly Sunny near College Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waco to College Station?
The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 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 45.5 miles from Waco and 45.4 miles from College Station.
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 11.1 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.32 one way or $24.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waco and Mostly Sunny near College Station.
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 Waco and College Station. Straight-line distance: 79.77 mi (128.37 km).
#1 Waco
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 141,377 |
| Coordinates | 31.5493300, -97.1466700 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College Station
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 119,260 |
| Coordinates | 30.6279800, -96.3344100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
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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