How far is Euless, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Euless, TX to Killeen, TX is about 165 miles (265.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.97 mi
02h 57m
Flight
124.72 mi
200.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.72 mi
Kilometers
200.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.97 mi
Kilometers
265.5 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM CDT
Return by in Euless
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Euless
2026-04-22T18:48
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 9:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Euless
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Euless
82.6 mi
01h 28m
To Killeen
82.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Euless Boulevard

    726 ft · 19 sec · West Euless Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on West Euless Boulevard

    989 ft · 30 sec · West Euless Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    685 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Airport Freeway

    100 m · 9 sec · West Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 West

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway

    1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

    2407 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    85 mi · 1 hr 29 min · North South Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South W.S. Young Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North South Freeway
85 mi · 52%
Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 23%
Airport Freeway
15.5 mi · 9%
Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 8%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
West Central Texas Expressway
2.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

85 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
124.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 28m from Euless
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Euless 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 Euless to Killeen?

The road trip is about 165 miles (265.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Euless and 82.4 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Euless and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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 Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

West City Hall

West , TX
110 N Reagan St, West, TX 76691
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Euless and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 124.72 mi (200.72 km).

Euless

#1 Euless

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population57,332
Coordinates32.8370700, -97.0819500
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Euless (-97.08195, 32.83707)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.04 L · about $21.99
Round trip
$43.99
11.64 gal · 44.08 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.99 $43.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.75 $49.49
Premium $4.59 $26.72 $53.44
Diesel $3.99 $23.24 $46.48

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Euless and Killeen. The current time is 18:48:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.