How far is Colleyville, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Colleyville, TX to Killeen, TX is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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 57m.
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 McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colleyville and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colleyville and Killeen.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Colleyville Boulevard
539 ft · 16 sec · Colleyville Boulevard
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Continue on Colleyville Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Colleyville Boulevard
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Continue on Grapevine Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Highway
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Turn slight left onto Precinct Line Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Precinct Line Road
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Turn right onto Airport Freeway
131 m · 9 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 121 South, TX 183 West
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi · 1 hr 29 min · North South 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colleyville 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.
North South Freeway
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colleyville and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Colleyville to Killeen?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Colleyville and 81 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.62 one way or $43.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colleyville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
West City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colleyville and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 126.41 mi (203.43 km).
#1 Colleyville
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 27,085 |
| Coordinates | 32.8809600, -97.1550100 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.62 | $43.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.32 | $48.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
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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