How far is Azle, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Azle, TX to Killeen, TX is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Azle and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Azle and Killeen.
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Start on Locust Street
43 m · 11 sec · Locust Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1863 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Stewart Street
637 ft · 23 sec · North Stewart Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Parkway Street
109 m · 7 sec · Southeast Parkway Street
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 199 East
124 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jacksboro Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Worth Boulevard
2904 ft · 53 sec · Lake Worth Boulevard
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Continue on Jacksboro Highway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Jacksboro Highway
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Continue on North Henderson Street
2422 ft · 1 min · North Henderson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind Roundabout
34 m · 2 sec · North Henderson Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Henderson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Henderson Street
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Turn left onto West Lancaster Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lancaster Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Lancaster Avenue
1384 ft · 25 sec · East Lancaster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Freeway
28 m · 2 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W South
667 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
83.9 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · South W.S. Young Drive
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Azle and Killeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
83.9 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Azle 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 Azle to Killeen?
The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Azle and 82.5 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Azle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
West City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Azle and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 123.31 mi (198.45 km).
#1 Azle
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,607 |
| Coordinates | 32.8951300, -97.5458600 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $22.03 | $44.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.79 | $49.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.77 | $53.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.28 | $46.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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