Distance from Memphis to Waco by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Memphis (TN) to Waco (TX) is 480 miles or 771 kilometers or 416 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Memphis to Waco is 546 miles (880 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 66 miles or 109 km.

Flight distance from Memphis, TN to Waco, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Memphis and Waco is 480 miles or 771 km.
The nearest airport to Memphis, is Memphis International Airport (MEM) and the nearest airport to Waco, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Memphis to Waco?

Flight time from Memphis, TN to Waco, TX is 1 hours 6 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Memphis to Waco Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Memphis, TN and Waco, TX
This map shows the distance from Memphis, TN, Usa to Waco, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Memphis, Tennessee to Waco, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Memphis, TN to Waco, TX

The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Waco, Texas is 546 miles or 880 km.
The total driving distance from Memphis, TN to Waco, TX is 546 miles or 880 kilometers. Your trip begins in Memphis, Tennessee. It ends in Waco, Texas.
The driving distance from Memphis, Tennessee to Waco, Texas is approximately 546 miles (880 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Memphis, TN to Waco, TX

How long is the drive from Memphis, TN to Waco, TX?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 37 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Memphis to Waco take?
Memphis and Waco are 9 hours 37 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Memphis and Waco

Time difference between Memphis (TN) and Waco (TX) is 1 Hours.
Waco time is 1 Hours behind Memphis.

Current local time in MemphisCurrent local time in Waco
2026-01-29, 21:00:01 CST2026-01-29, 20:00:01 MST
How Far is it Between Memphis Tennessee, USA and Waco Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Memphis, TN and Waco, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 546 mi 880 km 474.15 nmi
Straight line distance 480 mi 771 km 416 nmi
Difference 66 mi 109 km 58 nmi

Memphis Details

Memphis is located in Tennessee, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 8' 58.3'' Longitude: W 90° 2' 56.3''
Latitude35.14953
Longitude-90.04898
StateTennessee
Nearest airports to Memphis

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Waco Details

Waco is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 31° 32' 57.6'' Longitude: W 97° 8' 48''
Latitude31.54933
Longitude-97.14667
StateTexas
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Memphis, TN and Waco, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 45 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 11 hours 0 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 10 hours 0 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 10 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 27 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 52 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 28 minutes