How far is Killeen, TX from Alvin, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Alvin, TX is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.61 mi
04h 35m
Flight
188.81 mi
303.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.81 mi
Kilometers
303.86 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.61 mi
Kilometers
359.86 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alvin
Fri, Apr 10, 8:13 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sat, Apr 11, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-10T15:38
Arrive Alvin
Fri, Apr 10, 8:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 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
College Station
TX

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

From Killeen
111.8 mi
02h 17m
To Alvin
111.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive

    2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East

    3164 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive

    895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979

  16. 16

    Continue on Browning Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  29. 29

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  35. 35

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 South, I 610 West: Pearland, Alvin

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 35 South: Alvin

    17.4 mi · 27 min

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto North Gordon Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Gordon Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto West Sealy Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sealy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 13%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 11%
TX 35 South
17.7 mi · 8%
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 7%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 6%
Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Earl Rudder Freeway

Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
188.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Station
02h 17m from Killeen
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Alvin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.6 miles (359.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Killeen and 111.8 miles from Alvin.

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

The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near College Station

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

6 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

70 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

103 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Alvin. Straight-line distance: 188.81 mi (303.86 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Alvin

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States

Population27,140
Coordinates29.4238500, -95.2441000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Alvin (-95.2441, 29.42385)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.87 L · about $29.82
Round trip
$59.63
15.78 gal · 59.74 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.82 $59.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.55 $67.10
Premium $4.59 $36.22 $72.45
Diesel $3.99 $31.50 $63.01

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Alvin. The current time is 15:38:01.

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.