How far is Copperas Cove, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Copperas Cove, TX to Killeen, TX is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.54 mi
00h 15m
Flight
10.38 mi
16.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.38 mi
Kilometers
16.7 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.54 mi
Kilometers
16.96 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM CDT
Return by in Copperas Cove
Wed, Apr 22, 8:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Copperas Cove
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Copperas Cove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lone Star
TX

City in Bell County, Texas, United States

From Copperas Cove
5.3 mi
00h 07m
To Killeen
5.3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°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 Copperas Cove and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Copperas Cove and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue D

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue D

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Highway 190

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Highway 190

  3. 3

    Continue on Central Texas Expressway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Copperas Cove and Killeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Texas Expressway
4.1 mi · 39%
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.95 mi · 28%
East Highway 190
2.36 mi · 22%
West Avenue D
0.86 mi · 8%
T.J. Mills Boulevard
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Texas Expressway

Continue on Central Texas Expressway

4.1 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lone Star
00h 07m from Copperas Cove
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove to Killeen?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lone Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Copperas Cove and 5.3 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Copperas Cove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Lone Star

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

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

BUS

Killeen, Texas

4 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

7 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Temple

34 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

47 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Copperas Cove and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 10.38 mi (16.7 km).

Copperas Cove

#1 Copperas Cove

City in Texas, USA

Population33,498
Coordinates31.1240600, -97.9030800
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Copperas Cove (-97.90308, 31.12406)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.59 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $3.99 $1.48 $2.95

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 Copperas Cove and Killeen. The current time is 20:03:56.

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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.