How far is Brushy Creek, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Brushy Creek, TX to Killeen, TX is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.05 mi
01h 04m
Flight
41.71 mi
67.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.05 mi
Kilometers
82.15 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Brushy Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brushy Creek
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brushy Creek
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Florence
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Brushy Creek
25.5 mi
00h 32m
To Killeen
25.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brushy Creek and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on Stoney Hill

    145 m · 19 sec · Stoney Hill

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    1014 ft · 29 sec · Hillside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive

    1909 ft · 54 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Brightwater Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Creek Bend Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on West Old Settler's Boulevard

    71 m · 6 sec · West Old Settler's Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Old Settlers Boulevard

    155 m · 20 sec · East Old Settlers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    7.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    874 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brushy Creek 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 195
34 mi · 67%
Purple Heart Trail
7.78 mi · 15%
North Interstate 35
2.68 mi · 5%
TX 195 North
1.31 mi · 3%
Creek Bend Boulevard
1.11 mi · 2%
West Old Settlers Boulevard
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 195

Turn left onto State Highway 195

34 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 32m from Brushy Creek
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brushy Creek 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 Brushy Creek to Killeen?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Brushy Creek and 25.5 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.80 one way or $13.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brushy Creek and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

BUS

Killeen, Texas

32 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

33 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

48 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

51 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brushy Creek and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.13 km).

Brushy Creek

#1 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.82 L · about $6.80
Round trip
$13.60
3.6 gal · 13.64 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.80 $13.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.65 $15.31
Premium $4.59 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $3.99 $7.19 $14.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brushy Creek and Killeen. The current time is 21:43:50.

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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.