How far is Eagle Pass, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Eagle Pass, TX to Killeen, TX is about 303.9 miles (489 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235 miles (378.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
303.85 mi
05h 21m
Flight
235 mi
378.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235 mi
Kilometers
378.2 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.85 mi
Kilometers
489 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Fri, Apr 24, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Eagle Pass
Fri, Apr 24, 9:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eagle Pass
2026-04-23T22:55
Arrive Killeen
Fri, Apr 24, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eagle Pass
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kirby
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

From Eagle Pass
152 mi
02h 40m
To Killeen
151.9 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eagle Pass Weather
TX
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Thursday
Using Las Quintas Fronterizas as the closest live forecast in the Maverick County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Eagle Pass and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Pass and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ceylon Street

    65 m · 11 sec · North Ceylon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 57

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 47 min · US Highway 57

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    33.5 mi · 34 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Pan Am Expressway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, US 90 West, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston, Del Rio

    616 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, US 87 South: Houston

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    22.2 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    10.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Pickle Parkway

    86 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Pickle Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    874 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle Pass 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 57
95.4 mi · 31%
Pickle Parkway
86 mi · 28%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 11%
Purple Heart Trail
33.5 mi · 11%
90th Infantry Division Highway
22.2 mi · 7%
I 10 East
11.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 57

Turn left onto US Highway 57

95.4 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
235 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirby
02h 40m from Eagle Pass
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eagle Pass 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 Eagle Pass to Killeen?

The road trip is about 303.9 miles (489 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Kirby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Eagle Pass and 151.9 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 235 miles (378.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.51 one way or $81.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eagle Pass and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Kirby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kirby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Piazza Italia Park
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Piazza Italia Park

San Antonio , TX
500 Columbus St, San Antonio, TX 78207
Rating 4.0/5 70 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 8.6 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Municipal Plaza
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Municipal Plaza

San Antonio , TX
114 W Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Rating 4.4/5 34 reviews Plaza

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirby.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

10 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

108 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Pass and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 235 mi (378.2 km).

Eagle Pass

#1 Eagle Pass

City in Maverick County, Texas, United States

Population29,515
Coordinates28.7091400, -100.4995200
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Eagle Pass (-100.49952, 28.70914)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.72 gal
40.59 L · about $40.51
Round trip
$81.02
21.44 gal · 81.18 L
Estimated CO2
95.3 kg one way
Round trip: 190.5 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.51 $81.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.58 $91.16
Premium $4.59 $49.22 $98.43
Diesel $3.99 $42.80 $85.61

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Eagle Pass and Killeen. The current time is 22:55:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.