How far is Killeen, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 456.1 miles (734.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 369.7 miles (595 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
456.15 mi
06h 58m
Flight
369.73 mi
595.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
369.73 mi
Kilometers
595.03 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
456.15 mi
Kilometers
734.1 km
Drive Time
06h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Tue, May 5, 8:09 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Wed, May 6, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-05-05T13:10
Arrive Amarillo
Tue, May 5, 8:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:58 PM to 2:28 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Loraine
TX

Town of the United States

From Killeen
228 mi
03h 29m
To Amarillo
228.1 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  9. 9

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    1302 ft · 27 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Interstate 27

    98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27

  39. 39

    Take the ramp straight

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North

    1.5 km · 2 min

  43. 43

    Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard

    32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
45 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110 mi · 24%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 15%
North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 8%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 5%
Highway 84
20 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

110 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.4 mi
369.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Loraine
03h 29m from Killeen
Leave By
10:04 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 456.1 miles (734.1 km) and usually takes 06h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Loraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 228 miles from Killeen and 228.1 miles from Amarillo.

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

The direct path is about 369.7 miles (595 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.84 one way or $121.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 143.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amarillo.

Stop Ideas Near Loraine

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 Loraine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Mustang Harbor Splash Pad

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews Water park
City of Sweetwater
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Sweetwater

Sweetwater , TX
1601 Elm St, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Rating 4.3/5 6 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loraine.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 369.73 mi (595.03 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: East Veterans Memorial Boulevard (-97.727836, 31.117007)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 734 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.1 gal
60.93 L · about $60.84
Round trip
$121.68
32.2 gal · 121.86 L
Estimated CO2
143.1 kg one way
Round trip: 286.2 kg / 631 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.84 $121.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $68.46 $136.91
Premium $4.59 $73.92 $147.83
Diesel $3.99 $64.29 $128.57

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Amarillo. The current time is 13:10:55.

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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.