Where is Waco, Texas?

Waco is a city in Texas, which is also county seat of McLennan County in north-central Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin.

Location Map of Waco City, Texas

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Where is Waco Located, TX?

Waco is located at 31°33'5" North, 97°9'21" West (31.551516, -97.155930). Waco is the City and county seat of McLennan County in the state of Texas, United States. It comprising a total area of 95.5 square miles (247 km2), with an estimated population of 273,920 in 2019 U.S. census data. Notable attractions in Waco include the Hawaiian Falls water park, the Waco Suspension Bridge, Doris Miller Memorial and the Grand Lodge of Texas, one of the largest Grand Lodges in the world.

Waco, Texas Quick Facts

Nearby Cities to Waco, Texas

• Bellmead, Texas - 3 mi East
• Woodway, Texas - 6 mi Southwest
• Hewitt, Texas - 8 mi South
• Robinson, Texas - 7 mi Southeast
• Lacy-Lakeview, Texas - 5 mi North
• China Spring, Texas - 10 mi Northwest
• McGregor, Texas - 20 mi Southwest
• Temple, Texas - 36 mi South
• Hillsboro, Texas - 34 mi North
• Corsicana, Texas - 55 mi Northeast

Waco, Texas Climate and Weather Overview

Driving Distances from Waco, Texas

Transportation and Connectivity in Waco, Texas

• Interstate 35 - Major north-south corridor connecting Waco with Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio.
• U.S. Route 77 - Regional route linking communities across Central Texas.
• U.S. Route 84 - Connects Waco with Lubbock and East Texas destinations.
• State Highway 6 - Important route serving College Station and Houston-bound traffic.
• Loop 340 - Bypass route providing access around the city.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Waco, Texas

Economy and Major Employers in Waco, Texas

Colleges and Universities in Waco, Texas

Waterbodies in Waco, Texas

Brazos River, Bosque River, Lake Waco, Middle Bosque River, South Bosque River, Waco Creek, Twin Bridges Lake, Speegleville Park Lake, Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir, Aquilla Lake

Golf Courses in Waco, Texas

Cottonwood Creek Golf Course, Ridgewood Country Club, Lake Waco Golf Club, Bear Ridge Golf Club, Twin Rivers Golf Club, White Bluff Resort Golf Course, Wildflower Country Club, The Courses at Watters Creek, Squaw Valley Golf Course, Pecan Hollow Golf Course

Waco, Texas - Key Historical Facts

• Waco was established near the former village of the Huaco (Waco) Native American tribe along the Brazos River.
• The city became an important cattle, cotton, and railroad center during the late 19th century.
• Baylor University relocated to Waco in 1886, helping shape the city's educational identity.
• The Waco Suspension Bridge, completed in 1870, was one of the earliest major bridges across the Brazos River.
• Waco gained national attention in the 1990s due to the Branch Davidian standoff near the city.
• Today Waco is known for higher education, tourism, manufacturing, and its central location between Dallas and Austin.