How far is it from Salado, TX, to Waco, TX, ?

The distance between Salado, TX, and Waco, TX, is 54 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Salado, TX, to Waco, TX, ?

The drive from Salado, TX, to Waco, TX, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Salado, TX, to Waco, TX, ?

The fastest route from Salado, TX, to Waco, TX, covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Waco, TX from Salado, TX?

Waco, TX lies roughly to the north-east of Salado, TX.

Which roads does the route from Salado, TX to Waco, TX follow?

The drive from Salado, TX to Waco, TX mainly follows I 35.

Which towns do you pass between Salado, TX and Waco, TX?

Towns on the route from Salado, TX to Waco, TX include Nolanville, Temple, Troy, Hewitt, Lacy-Lakeview.

Are there charging stations between Salado, TX and Waco, TX?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Salado, TX to Waco, TX, including MB BUCEES TEMPLE 7-8 (350 kW); Waco, TX Rechargery @ Casey's - Bagby Ave (350 kW); Walmart 1254 (Bellmead, TX) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

Salado, TX Waco, TX

Distance: 54 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Salado, TX to Waco, TX takes about 1 h 10 min via I 35. The distance is 54 mi. The straight-line distance is 47 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Salado, TX, Temple, TX, Troy, TX, Hewitt, TX, Beverly Hills, TX. Driving directions

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Driving directions29 · 54 mi

1 Depart left onto Indian Trail 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Blaylock Drive 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Park Drive 1 mi
4 Turn left onto South Ridge Road 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Mill Creek Drive 1 mi
6 Continue right onto Mill Creek Drive 1 mi
7 Continue left onto Mill Creek Drive 1 mi
8 Turn right onto North Main Street 103 yd
9 Turn right onto North Stagecoach Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto South I-35 Frontage Road 1 mi
11 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left 46 mi
13 Take exit slightly right 1 mi

14 Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway 81 yd
15 Turn left onto Irving Lee Street 1 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto South Valley Mills Drive 1 mi
17 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
18 Turn slightly right 110 yd
19 Turn slightly right onto Franklin Avenue 66 yd
20 Turn left onto South 38th Street 136 yd
21 At roundabout, take exit straight onto North 38th Street 1 mi
22 Turn right onto West Waco Drive 1 mi
23 Turn left onto North 36th Street 1 mi
24 Continue straight onto North 34th Street 2 mi
25 Turn slightly right onto Macarthur Drive 1 mi
26 Turn left onto Alexander Avenue 79 yd
27 Turn right onto Chimney Hill Drive 1 mi
28 Turn left onto Willow Bend Circle 166 yd
29 Arrive straight onto Willow Bend Circle

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The return trip from Waco, TX to Salado, TX covers roughly the same distance, 54 mi.

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Charging points along the way

29 chargers

MB BUCEES TEMPLE 7-8CCS, Tesla · 4155 N General Bruce Dr, Temple, TX, 76501350 kW
Waco, TX Rechargery @ Casey's - Bagby AveCCS, Tesla · 6201 Bagby Ave, Waco, TX, 76712350 kW
Walmart 1254 (Bellmead, TX)CCS · 1521 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Bellmead, TX, 76705350 kW
Buc-ee's - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 4155 N General Bruce Dr, Temple, TX, 76501250 kW
Collin Street Bakery - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 701 N I-35, Bellmead, TX, 76705250 kW

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Waco, TX → China Spring, TX12 mi · 25 min Waco, TX → Gholson, TX19 mi · 35 min Waco, TX → Riesel, TX20 mi · 35 min Waco, TX → Robinson, TX12 mi · 25 min Waco, TX → Woodway, TX9 mi · 20 min Waco, TX → Lacy-Lakeview, TX10 mi · 20 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Salado, TX, {fromState} to Waco, TX, {toState}?: The distance between Salado, TX, {fromState} and Waco, TX, {toState} is 54 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Salado, TX, {fromState} to Waco, TX, {toState}?: The drive from Salado, TX, {fromState} to Waco, TX, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Salado, TX, {fromState} to Waco, TX, {toState}?: The fastest route from Salado, TX, {fromState} to Waco, TX, {toState} covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Waco, TX from Salado, TX?: Waco, TX lies roughly to the north-east of Salado, TX.
Which roads does the route from Salado, TX to Waco, TX follow?: The drive from Salado, TX to Waco, TX mainly follows I 35.
Which towns do you pass between Salado, TX and Waco, TX?: Towns on the route from Salado, TX to Waco, TX include Nolanville, Temple, Troy, Hewitt, Lacy-Lakeview.
Are there charging stations between Salado, TX and Waco, TX?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Salado, TX to Waco, TX, including MB BUCEES TEMPLE 7-8 (350 kW); Waco, TX Rechargery @ Casey's - Bagby Ave (350 kW); Walmart 1254 (Bellmead, TX) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 29.

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