How far is Ennis, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Ennis, TX to Killeen, TX is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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 30m.
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 Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ennis and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ennis and Killeen.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Kaufman Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Kaufman Street
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Turn right onto Creechville Road
945 ft · 18 sec · Creechville Road
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Continue on Lake Bardwell Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Lake Bardwell Drive
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Continue on West Lake Bardwell Drive
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Lake Bardwell Drive
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Continue on Sycamore Street
1832 ft · 31 sec · Sycamore Street
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Continue on West State Highway 34
4.9 mi · 7 min · West State Highway 34
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Continue on Southwest State Highway 34
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest State Highway 34
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 34
5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 34
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Continue on Main Street
2464 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Dale Evans Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Dale Evans Drive
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Turn left
740 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 48 min
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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 Ennis and Killeen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dale Evans Drive
Merge slight left
48.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ennis 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 Ennis to Killeen?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Ennis and 66.6 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Ennis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Northcrest
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 Northcrest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ennis and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 105.89 mi (170.42 km).
#1 Ennis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 20,678 |
| Coordinates | 32.3293100, -96.6252700 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.98 | $39.97 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.58 | $43.16 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
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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