How far is Greatwood, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Greatwood, TX to Killeen, TX is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Greatwood and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greatwood and Killeen.
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Start on Greatwood Lake Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Greatwood Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Greatwood Parkway
1907 ft · 1 min · Greatwood Parkway
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Turn right onto Sansbury Boulevard
2892 ft · 1 min · Sansbury Boulevard
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Turn right onto Crabb River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Crabb River Road
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Continue on West Grand Parkway South
1 km · 1 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Keep slight left to continue on West Grand Parkway South
17.1 mi · 20 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston
2303 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
48.2 mi · 49 min · Katy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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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
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Turn right onto State Highway 130
1.1 km · 2 min · State Highway 130
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
36.9 mi · 35 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
874 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto State Highway 195
34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195
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Turn slight right
80 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left
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 Greatwood and Killeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greatwood and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greatwood to Killeen?
The road trip is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Colorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Greatwood and 110.4 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.7 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.44 one way or $58.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greatwood and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Colorado
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 Colorado.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greatwood and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 163.2 mi (262.64 km).
#1 Greatwood
Census designated place
| Population | 11,538 |
| Coordinates | 29.5541300, -95.6757800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.44 | $58.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.12 | $66.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.76 | $71.53 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.11 | $62.21 |
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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