How far is Brenham, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Brenham, TX to Killeen, TX is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brenham and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brenham and Killeen.
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Start on East Alamo Street
49 m · 9 sec · East Alamo Street
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Turn left onto South Baylor Street
70 m · 16 sec · South Baylor Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 290 West
53.2 mi · 59 min · US Highway 290 West
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Continue straight
21.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290, FM 734: Parmer Lane
1562 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on East US Highway 290
1032 ft · 17 sec · East US Highway 290
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Turn right onto East Parmer Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · East Parmer Lane
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Take the ramp right toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
605 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
25.3 mi · 24 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
874 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto State Highway 195
34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195
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Turn slight right
80 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 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 Brenham 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 290 West
Continue on US Highway 290 West
53.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Brenham 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 Brenham to Killeen?
The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Brenham and 69.3 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brenham and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elgin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brenham and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 102.77 mi (165.39 km).
#1 Brenham
City in Texas
| Population | 17,736 |
| Coordinates | 30.1668800, -96.3977400 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.53 | $39.05 |
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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