How far is Dallas, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Killeen, TX is about 154.7 miles (249 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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 44m.
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 Dallas and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Killeen.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
101 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton 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 Dallas 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.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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 Dallas 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 Dallas to Killeen?
The road trip is about 154.7 miles (249 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 77.5 miles from Dallas and 77.2 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near West
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 West.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 127.14 mi (204.61 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.22 | $46.43 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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