How far is Kerrville, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Kerrville, TX to Killeen, TX is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.34 mi
02h 48m
Flight
111.9 mi
180.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.9 mi
Kilometers
180.08 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.34 mi
Kilometers
224.24 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Kerrville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kerrville
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Killeen
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kerrville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cottonwood Shores
TX

City in Burnet County, Texas, United States

From Kerrville
69.7 mi
01h 24m
To Killeen
69.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    21 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sidney Baker Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Sidney Baker Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fredericksburg Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Fredericksburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Highway 16

    14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Friendship Lane

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1691 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East US Highway 290

    27.2 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 290

  8. 8

    Continue on West Main Street

    3054 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Nugent Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281

    15.8 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    17.1 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on South Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Water Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19.6 mi · 21 min · North US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Turn right onto E E Ohnmeiss Drive

    1209 ft · 32 sec · E E Ohnmeiss Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Texas Expressway

    25.7 mi · 29 min · Central Texas Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kerrville 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
35.4 mi · 25%
East US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 20%
Central Texas Expressway
25.7 mi · 18%
South US Highway 281
17.1 mi · 12%
South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 10%
Fredericksburg Road
5.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

East US Highway 290

Continue on East US Highway 290

27.2 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottonwood Shores
01h 24m from Kerrville
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kerrville 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 Kerrville to Killeen?

The road trip is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cottonwood Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Kerrville and 69.7 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottonwood Shores

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

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

RAIL

Austin

63 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

84 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

85 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kerrville and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 111.9 mi (180.08 km).

Kerrville

#1 Kerrville

City in Texas, United States

Population23,831
Coordinates30.0474300, -99.1403200
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Kerrville (-99.14032, 30.04743)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.61 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.19
9.84 gal · 37.22 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.59 $37.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.84
Premium $4.59 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $3.99 $19.65 $39.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kerrville and Killeen. The current time is 04:07:43.

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.