Road Trips from Waco, TX
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
13
Shortest
1.6h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
San Antonio, TX
3h 18m179.7 mi one way
Plano, TX
2h 5m114 mi one way
Frisco, TX
2h 14m121 mi one way
Houston, TX
3h 25m179.3 mi one way
McKinney, TX
2h 4m127.4 mi one way
Weekend trip
Browse by Mood
Grand Prairie, TX
1h 52m99.7 mi one way
Arlington, TX
1h 51m98.5 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
5h 29m297.1 mi one way
Amarillo, TX
7h 37m426.2 mi one way
Grand Prairie, TX
1h 52m99.7 mi one way
Arlington, TX
1h 51m98.5 mi one way
Corpus Christi, TX
5h 29m297.1 mi one way
Amarillo, TX
7h 37m426.2 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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