How far is Greenville, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Greenville, TX to Killeen, TX is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenville and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville and Killeen.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Pickett Street
14 m · 4 sec · Pickett Street
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Turn right onto King Street
83 m · 10 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1158 ft · 29 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Stonewall Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Stonewall Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
2763 ft · 49 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Moulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Moulton Street
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Turn right onto I-30 Frontage Road
931 ft · 19 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
829 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
48.3 mi · 53 min · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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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 Greenville 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.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Greenville 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 Greenville to Killeen?
The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.7 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Greenville and 102.3 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.32 one way or $54.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenville and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Frost City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milford.
Cleburne
Waco, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenville and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 168.68 mi (271.47 km).
#1 Greenville
City in Hunt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 29,374 |
| Coordinates | 33.1384500, -96.1108100 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
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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