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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan 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 Mart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waco and Mart.
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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
6.7 mi · 7 min · East State Highway 6
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Turn slight left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallsburg.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waco and Mart. Straight-line distance: 18.44 mi (29.68 km).
#1 Waco
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 141,377 |
| Coordinates | 31.5493300, -97.1466700 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mart
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,983 |
| Coordinates | 31.5423900, -96.8336000 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mart (-96.8336, 31.54239)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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