How far is Del Rio, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Del Rio, TX to Killeen, TX is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kerr County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Del Rio and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio and Killeen.
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Start on Spur 297
1189 ft · 26 sec · Spur 297
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
4.3 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 377
49.1 mi · 49 min · US Highway 377
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Continue on West Main Street
2588 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North US Highway 377
8 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50.4 mi · 55 min · Kerrville Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 16
1351 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road
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Continue on South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290
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Continue on West Main Street
3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281
15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South US Highway 281
17.1 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on South Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19.6 mi · 21 min · North US Highway 281
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Turn right onto E E Ohnmeiss Drive
1209 ft · 32 sec · E E Ohnmeiss Drive
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Continue on Central Texas Expressway
25.7 mi · 29 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 Del Rio 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.
Kerrville Road
Turn right onto Kerrville Road
50.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Del Rio 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 Del Rio to Killeen?
The road trip is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km) and usually takes 05h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Del Rio and 144.7 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Del Rio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Ingram
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 Ingram.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Del Rio and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 224.65 mi (361.54 km).
#1 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $35.33 | $70.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.76 | $79.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.93 | $85.85 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.33 | $74.67 |
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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