How far is Jacinto City, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Jacinto City, TX to Killeen, TX is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brazos County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacinto City and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacinto City and Killeen.
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Start on Holland Avenue
2247 ft · 58 sec · Holland Avenue
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Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road
2712 ft · 54 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2868 ft · 41 sec · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 610 South, I 610 North
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 610 North
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Loop North
7.4 mi · 9 min · East Loop North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North: Dallas
2595 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249
818 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road
1849 ft · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
8.4 mi · 10 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485
20.4 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.1 mi · 8 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 Jacinto City 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.
State Highway 6
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jacinto City 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 Jacinto City to Killeen?
The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Wixon Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Jacinto City and 102.9 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.44 one way or $54.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jacinto City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Wixon Valley
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 Wixon Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacinto City and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 175.39 mi (282.27 km).
#1 Jacinto City
City in Harris County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,466 |
| Coordinates | 29.7674500, -95.2338200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.44 | $54.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.33 | $66.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $28.99 | $57.98 |
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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