How far is Killeen, TX from Alice, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Alice, TX is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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
279.45 mi
04h 49m
Flight
233.4 mi
375.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.4 mi
Kilometers
375.62 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.45 mi
Kilometers
449.73 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alice
Sun, Apr 12, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Mon, Apr 13, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Alice
Sun, Apr 12, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 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
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Killeen
140 mi
02h 24m
To Alice
139.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

    33.8 mi · 38 min · South Fort Hood Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    999 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    858 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    36.1 mi · 37 min · South Nueces Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1654 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    109 m · 15 sec · North Cameron Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    29 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.3 mi · 31%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 22%
South Nueces Street
39.6 mi · 14%
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 12%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 12%
US 281 South
15.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
233.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
02h 24m from Killeen
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Alice?

The road trip is about 279.4 miles (449.7 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140 miles from Killeen and 139.4 miles from Alice.

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

The direct path is about 233.4 miles (375.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 8 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Comal County Courthouse(Gerichtsgebäude)

New Braunfels , TX
100 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 2.6/5 11 reviews Courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Alice. Straight-line distance: 233.4 mi (375.62 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Alice

#2 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Alice (-98.06972, 27.75225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $37.26
Round trip
$74.52
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.26 $74.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.92 $83.85
Premium $4.59 $45.27 $90.53
Diesel $3.99 $39.37 $78.74

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 Killeen and Alice. The current time is 14:33:26.

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.