How far is Big Spring, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Big Spring, TX to Killeen, TX is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Concho County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Spring and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring and Killeen.
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Start on West 4th Street
25 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Gregg Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Gregg Street
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Continue on South US Highway 87
2.7 mi · 4 min · South US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight toward US 87 South: San Angelo
1712 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
38 mi · 38 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn left onto Church Street
47 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Boy Street
635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street
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Continue on United States Highway 190
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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Continue on East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left
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 Big Spring 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.
US Highway 87 South
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104 mi · 01h 55m
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 Sunny leaving Big Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Spring to Killeen?
The road trip is about 270.8 miles (435.8 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Big Spring and 135.5 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Spring and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 234.01 mi (376.6 km).
#1 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| 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: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.17 | $76.35 |
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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