About Waco

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Welcome to Waco, Texas

McLennan Community College is located in Waco, in the heart of Central Texas. Waco is conveniently located about 95 miles south of Dallas and about 100 miles north of Austin - roughly an hour's drive from each major city.

Founded in 1849, Waco is home to about 120,000 people, with 100,000 more in the surrounding communities. The city offers a welcoming, close-knit atmosphere with the amenities, entertainment, and opportunities of a larger metropolitan area.

Whether you're looking for community events, outdoor recreation, career opportunities, or affordable housing, Waco offers a balanced and vibrant lifestyle.

Learn More About Waco

Explore these helpful resources to learn more about the city, transportation, local news, and things to do:

Directions to MCC

You can download printable directions to campus for easy reference.

From Dallas/Fort Worth

  1. Head south on I-35.
  2. Take Exit 339 for TX-340 Loop/Lake Shore Drive.
  3. Turn right onto TX-340 Loop W (which becomes E Industrial Boulevard and then Lake Shore Drive).
  4. Turn left onto College Drive.
  5. Turn left onto Highlander Drive (the third left, marked by McLennan Community College signs).

From Austin

  1. Head north on I-35.
  2. Take Exit 335C for Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  3. Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  4. Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive.
  5. Turn left at the next light onto College Drive.
  6. Turn left onto Highlander Drive (the third left, marked by McLennan Community College signs).

Waco on the Map of Texas

Located along the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin, Waco provides easy access to major cities while maintaining the comfort and affordability of Central Texas living.