How far is Waco, TX from Mart, TX?

The driving distance from Waco, TX to Mart, TX is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.48 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.44 mi
29.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.44 mi
Kilometers
29.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.48 mi
Kilometers
32.96 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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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 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mart
Thu, Sep 17, 6:45 PM CDT
Return by in Waco
Thu, Sep 17, 7:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waco
2026-09-17T18:16
Arrive Mart
Thu, Sep 17, 6:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waco
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hallsburg
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Waco
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Mart
10.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
97°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Waco and Mart.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waco and Mart.

  1. 1

    Start on West Waco Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · West Waco Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1969 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2614 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Loop Drive

    1609 ft · 27 sec · South Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2352 ft · 45 sec · Marlin Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 484 South

    690 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Marlin Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Marlin Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waco and Mart.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East State Highway 6
6.65 mi · 32%
Marlin Highway
2.21 mi · 11%
South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.58 mi · 8%
West Waco Drive
1.01 mi · 5%
Washington Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
North 5th Street
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

7.72 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hallsburg
00h 14m from Waco
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waco and Mostly Sunny near Mart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waco to Mart?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hallsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Waco and 10.3 miles from Mart.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waco and Mostly Sunny near Mart.

Stop Ideas Near Hallsburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hallsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Riesel City Hall
Practical stop 5.6 mi away

Riesel City Hall

Riesel , TX
104 Hwy 6, Riesel, TX 76682
Rating 1.5/5 15 reviews Waste management service
Waco City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Waco City Hall

Waco , TX
300 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76702
Rating 3.6/5 15 reviews City government office,City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Robinson City Police Department

Robinson , TX
111 W Lyndale Dr, Robinson, TX 76706
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallsburg.

BUS

Waco, TX

17 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

44 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

62 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

87 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waco and Mart. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).

Waco

#1 Waco

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population141,377
Coordinates31.5493300, -97.1466700
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Mart

#2 Mart

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population1,983
Coordinates31.5423900, -96.8336000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Waco (-97.14667, 31.54933)
End: Mart (-96.8336, 31.54239)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.59
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.88 $2.79 $5.59
Mid-grade $4.39 $3.16 $6.31
Premium $4.76 $3.43 $6.85
Diesel $5.91 $4.26 $8.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Waco and Mart. The current time is 18:16:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.