How far is Belton, MO from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Belton, MO to Killeen, TX is about 638.1 miles (1026.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belton and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belton and Killeen.
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Start on East Walnut Street
1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East North Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East North Avenue
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Continue on East 171st Street
2086 ft · 49 sec · East 171st Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
120.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 571 South, MO 96, I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
706 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Tulsa
1025 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike
46.6 mi · 47 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69: Big Cabin
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
44.1 mi · 57 min
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Continue on South Dewey Avenue
10.9 mi · 14 min · South Dewey Avenue
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on South 32nd Street
98.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min · South 32nd Street
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on South Big Bend Road
9.8 mi · 11 min · South Big Bend Road
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Continue on US 69 South, US 75 South: Durant
107.1 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Downtown, Good-Latimer Expressway
153 m · 12 sec
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Continue on North Central Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · North Central Expressway
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Turn right onto Elm Street
93 m · 11 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Pearl Expressway
1086 ft · 29 sec · North Pearl Expressway
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Turn right onto Young Street
572 ft · 20 sec · Young Street
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Turn left onto South Harwood Street
96 m · 8 sec · South Harwood Street
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Turn right onto Canton Street
2105 ft · 48 sec · Canton Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 30 West
1773 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton 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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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belton and Killeen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 49 South
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Belton and Sunny near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belton to Killeen?
The road trip is about 638.1 miles (1026.9 km) and usually takes 11h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 319.1 miles from Belton and 318.9 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.6 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.56 one way or $165.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belton and Sunny near Killeen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belton and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 561.5 mi (903.65 km).
#1 Belton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,793 |
| Coordinates | 38.8119500, -94.5319000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 1027 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 57m |
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 | $3.67 | $82.56 | $165.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.05 | $91.23 | $182.46 |
| Premium | $4.41 | $99.36 | $198.72 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $132.96 | $265.92 |
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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