How far is Fulshear, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Fulshear, TX to Killeen, TX is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147 miles (236.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.2 mi
03h 34m
Flight
146.94 mi
236.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.94 mi
Kilometers
236.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.2 mi
Kilometers
318.97 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in Fulshear
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fulshear
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fulshear
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
Bastrop
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fulshear
99.1 mi
01h 47m
To Killeen
99 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Fulshear and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bois D'Arc Lane

    77 m · 20 sec · Bois D'Arc Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 359

    5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 359

  7. 7

    Continue on Waller Avenue

    2428 ft · 48 sec · Waller Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    140 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I 10 Frontage Road

    2784 ft · 1 min · I 10 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    845 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    37.5 mi · 38 min · Katy Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West, TX 45 Toll, TX 130 Toll: Austin, Waco, San Antonio

    1574 ft · 22 sec · East State Highway 71

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Highway 130

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    36.9 mi · 35 min · Pickle Parkway

  18. 18

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

    874 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fulshear 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.9 mi · 39%
Katy Freeway
37.5 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
36.9 mi · 19%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 17%
FM 359
5.44 mi · 3%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
1.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
147 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bastrop
01h 47m from Fulshear
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulshear 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 Fulshear to Killeen?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Bastrop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Fulshear and 99 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 147 miles (236.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulshear and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Bastrop

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bastrop, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Austin

46 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

65 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fulshear and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 146.94 mi (236.47 km).

Fulshear

#1 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.47 L · about $26.42
Round trip
$52.83
13.98 gal · 52.94 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.42 $52.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.72 $59.44
Premium $4.59 $32.09 $64.18
Diesel $3.99 $27.91 $55.82

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 Fulshear and Killeen. The current time is 20:22:07.

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.