Driving Waco to Overton, Texas: ~129 Miles, 2 Hours

East Texas Piney Woods Route

Distance: 129 miles (207 km)
Time: ~2 hours 10 minutes (normal traffic)

Primary Route

1. I-35 North from Waco → Hillsboro (35 mi).
2. US-84 East → Mexia → Groesbeck → Palestine (55 mi).
3. US-79 North → Jacksonville → Overton (39 mi).

Alternative

• TX-31 East from Waco → Corsicana → Tyler → US-271 N → Overton. Similar distance, more urban traffic.

Points of Interest

• Lake Whitney (near Hillsboro) — recreation.
• Texas State Railroad (Palestine) — heritage steam.
• Tyler (rose capital) — slight detour south.
• Overton: "Crossroads of East Texas," near Tyler/Longview.

Road Conditions

Mostly 2-lane rural highways (US-84, US-79) — watch for logging trucks, farm equipment. Limited passing lanes. Fuel up in Waco or Palestine.