How far is Bellaire, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Bellaire, TX to Killeen, TX is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
199.75 mi
03h 55m
Flight
166.69 mi
268.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.69 mi
Kilometers
268.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.75 mi
Kilometers
321.47 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Fri, Apr 10, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Sat, Apr 11, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-10T17:24
Arrive Killeen
Fri, Apr 10, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
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
Fairview
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From Bellaire
99.9 mi
01h 57m
To Killeen
99.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Loop South Frontage Road

    106 m · 8 sec · West Loop South Frontage Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 610 North

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Loop South

    6.2 mi · 8 min · West Loop South

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward US 290 West: Austin

    1181 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bingle Road, Pinemont Drive

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

    771 ft · 18 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bingle Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bingle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Houston Rosslyn Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Houston Rosslyn Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Tomball Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Aggie Expressway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 105

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    755 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    49.8 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Browning Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485

    20.4 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive

    951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive

  26. 26

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South W.S. Young Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire 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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 25%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 12%
Farm-to-Market Road 485
20.4 mi · 10%
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 8%
Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 7%
Tomball Parkway
9.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 6

Merge slight left

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

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
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairview
01h 57m from Bellaire
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellaire 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 Bellaire to Killeen?

The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Fairview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Bellaire and 99.9 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellaire and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Fairview

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fairview, 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 Fairview.

BUS

Bryan, TX

7 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

77 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

94 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

100 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 166.69 mi (268.26 km).

Bellaire

#1 Bellaire

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Population18,906
Coordinates29.7057900, -95.4588300
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellaire (-95.45883, 29.70579)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.68 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.1 gal · 53.36 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.95
Premium $4.59 $32.37 $64.73
Diesel $3.99 $28.15 $56.30

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Killeen. The current time is 17:24:41.

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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.