How far is Alice, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Alice, TX to Killeen, TX is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.61 mi
04h 55m
Flight
233.4 mi
375.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.4 mi
Kilometers
375.62 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.61 mi
Kilometers
414.59 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 5:51 PM CDT
Return by in Alice
Sun, Apr 12, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alice
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 5:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alice
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From Alice
129.1 mi
02h 27m
To Killeen
128.5 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alice and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alice and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    29 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    109 m · 15 sec · North Cameron Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Johnson Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Johnson Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    3062 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  13. 13

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  15. 15

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  16. 16

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    874 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  22. 22

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alice and Killeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 23%
North Johnson Street
39.6 mi · 15%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 13%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 12%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

58.5 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
02h 27m from Alice
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alice and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alice to Killeen?

The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Alice and 128.5 miles from Killeen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.35 one way or $68.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alice and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nixon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nixon.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alice and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 233.4 mi (375.62 km).

Alice

#1 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Alice (-98.06972, 27.75225)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.41 L · about $34.35
Round trip
$68.70
18.18 gal · 68.82 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.35 $68.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.65 $77.30
Premium $4.59 $41.73 $83.46
Diesel $3.99 $36.30 $72.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alice and Killeen. The current time is 12:55:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.