How far is Brownwood, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Brownwood, TX to Killeen, TX is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lampasas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood and Killeen.
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Start on the route
8 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
2742 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp straight
70 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Commerce Street
2714 ft · 37 sec · West Commerce Street
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Continue on Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Turn right onto Garmon Drive
1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive
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Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 15 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 Brownwood 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 84 East
Continue on US Highway 84 East
29.2 mi · 00h 33m
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 Sunny leaving Brownwood and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownwood to Killeen?
The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Lometa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Brownwood and 50.9 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownwood and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Lometa
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 Lometa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownwood and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 84.99 mi (136.78 km).
#1 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 19,031 |
| Coordinates | 31.7093200, -98.9911600 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.26 | $30.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
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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