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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Continue on East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
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At the end of the road, turn left
30.4 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
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Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on West Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153
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Turn right onto State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on Lamar Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Take the exit slight right
1302 ft · 27 sec
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Turn slight right onto Interstate 27
98 m · 6 sec · Interstate 27
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Take the ramp straight
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
109.9 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
13.5 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 87 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on South Fillmore Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Fillmore Street
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
32 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Mustang Harbor Splash Pad
City of Sweetwater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Loraine.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 369.73 mi (595.03 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 734 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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