How far is Waco, TX from Splendora, TX?
The driving distance from Waco, TX to Splendora, TX is about 186.5 miles (300.1 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 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 Waco and Splendora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waco and Splendora.
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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
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 6
854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto State Highway 105
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Tomball Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway
1597 ft · 34 sec · Tomball Parkway
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Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
1965 ft · 43 sec · North Grand Parkway West
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Continue on Toll 99
2531 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Grand Parkway
24.2 mi · 26 min · Grand Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Cleveland
2628 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2090: Splendora
1102 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right
114 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Old Highway 59
119 m · 11 sec · Old Highway 59
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Turn right
150 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
6 m · 1 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 Splendora.
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 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 Waco and Sunny near Splendora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waco to Splendora?
The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.1 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 Waco and 93.2 miles from Splendora.
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 10:04 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 Waco and Sunny near Splendora.
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 Waco and Splendora. Straight-line distance: 148.76 mi (239.41 km).
#1 Waco
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 141,377 |
| Coordinates | 31.5493300, -97.1466700 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Splendora
City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,292 |
| Coordinates | 30.2329900, -95.1610400 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
End: Splendora (-95.16104, 30.23299)
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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