How far is Dumas, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Dumas, TX to Killeen, TX is about 502.5 miles (808.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 409.2 miles (658.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
502.49 mi
09h 01m
Flight
409.14 mi
658.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
409.14 mi
Kilometers
658.45 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
502.49 mi
Kilometers
808.68 km
Drive Time
09h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM CDT
Return by in Dumas
Fri, Apr 24, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumas
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumas
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Snyder
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Dumas
251.4 mi
04h 30m
To Killeen
251.1 mi
04h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dumas and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on North Dumas Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Dumas Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 287

    44.2 mi · 45 min · US Highway 287

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Taylor Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Canyon Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    103.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 27

    2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Loop 289

    1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    885 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    128 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive

    71 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289

    563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Slaton Road

    996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo

    737 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue

    624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Lamar Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  30. 30

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    21.5 mi · 25 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  36. 36

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  39. 39

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  41. 41

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  42. 42

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway

  44. 44

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

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  45. 45

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  46. 46

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  47. 47

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
48 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 21%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 15%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 14%
US Highway 287
44.2 mi · 9%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 9%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

104 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.3 mi
409.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snyder
04h 30m from Dumas
Leave By
5:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dumas and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dumas to Killeen?

The road trip is about 502.5 miles (808.7 km) and usually takes 09h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Snyder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 251.4 miles from Dumas and 251.1 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 409.2 miles (658.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.3 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.00 one way or $134.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dumas and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumas and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 409.14 mi (658.45 km).

Dumas

#1 Dumas

City in Texas, USA

Population13,612
Coordinates35.8655900, -101.9732400
Altitude1116
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Dumas (-101.97324, 35.86559)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 809 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.73 gal
67.12 L · about $67.00
Round trip
$134.00
35.46 gal · 134.24 L
Estimated CO2
157.6 kg one way
Round trip: 315.1 kg / 695 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $67.00 $134.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $75.39 $150.78
Premium $4.59 $81.40 $162.80
Diesel $3.99 $70.80 $141.59

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 Dumas and Killeen. The current time is 07:58:12.

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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.