How far is Ingleside, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Ingleside, TX to Killeen, TX is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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
255.71 mi
04h 45m
Flight
225.96 mi
363.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.96 mi
Kilometers
363.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.71 mi
Kilometers
411.53 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 5:40 PM CDT
Return by in Ingleside
Sun, Apr 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingleside
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 5:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingleside
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
Gonzales
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Ingleside
128.1 mi
02h 22m
To Killeen
127.6 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on FM 1069

    6.8 mi · 10 min · FM 1069

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 188

    7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Farm to Market Road 136

    10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183

  12. 12

    Continue on South Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  18. 18

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  19. 19

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  20. 20

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

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  22. 22

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

    874 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingleside 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 183
77.1 mi · 30%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 23%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 13%
US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 9%
Farm to Market Road 136
19.6 mi · 8%
US 183
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pickle Parkway

Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

58.5 mi · 00h 55m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
225.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
02h 22m from Ingleside
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ingleside 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 Ingleside to Killeen?

The road trip is about 255.7 miles (411.5 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Ingleside and 127.6 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

100 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

119 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingleside and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 225.96 mi (363.64 km).

Ingleside

#1 Ingleside

City in Texas, United States

Population10,043
Coordinates27.8778000, -97.2116600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Ingleside (-97.21166, 27.8778)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.16 L · about $34.09
Round trip
$68.17
18.04 gal · 68.32 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.09 $68.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.35 $76.71
Premium $4.59 $41.41 $82.82
Diesel $3.99 $36.02 $72.03

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ingleside and Killeen. The current time is 12:55:56.

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.