How far is Hidalgo, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Hidalgo, TX to Killeen, TX is about 377.7 miles (607.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
377.76 mi
07h 07m
Flight
348.14 mi
560.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.14 mi
Kilometers
560.28 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.76 mi
Kilometers
607.95 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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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 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Hidalgo
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hidalgo
2026-04-22T20:22
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hidalgo
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kenedy
TX

City

From Hidalgo
189.4 mi
03h 33m
To Killeen
188.4 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
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 Hidalgo and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Bridge Street

    11 m · 7 sec · South Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Esperanza Avenue

    905 ft · 25 sec · West Esperanza Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    121 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto International Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · International Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South 23rd Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South 23rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Expressway 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Expressway 83

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 East, US 83 East

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  19. 19

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  21. 21

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  22. 22

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  26. 26

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

    874 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 40%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 15%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 9%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
348.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenedy
03h 33m from Hidalgo
Leave By
9:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo to Killeen?

The road trip is about 377.7 miles (607.9 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.4 miles from Hidalgo and 188.4 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.37 one way or $100.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hidalgo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Kenedy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kenedy, 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 Kenedy.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

90 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hidalgo and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 348.14 mi (560.28 km).

Hidalgo

#1 Hidalgo

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population14,305
Coordinates26.1003500, -98.2630700
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Hidalgo (-98.26307, 26.10035)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 608 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.33 gal
50.46 L · about $50.37
Round trip
$100.75
26.66 gal · 100.92 L
Estimated CO2
118.5 kg one way
Round trip: 236.9 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.37 $100.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.68 $113.36
Premium $4.59 $61.20 $122.40
Diesel $3.99 $53.23 $106.45

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 Hidalgo and Killeen. The current time is 20:22:02.

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.