How far is Killeen, TX from Belton, MO?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Belton, MO is about 638 miles (1026.8 km), with a travel time of about 11h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 47m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Belton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Belton.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East
3164 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
56.2 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney
2421 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney
2512 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East
1697 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on North Central Expressway
45 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway
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Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway
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Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway
28.4 mi · 30 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Durant
26.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue on US 69 North, US 75 North: Atoka
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
36.1 mi · 42 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South George Nigh Expressway
63.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
10.9 mi · 14 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
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Continue on North Blake Drive
44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
123 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
596 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
46.8 mi · 47 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
10.7 mi · 11 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 North: Joplin
1585 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left onto Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Edward F. Dixon III Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Central Avenue
138 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
1109 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
106.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 58: Belton, Raymore
1072 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East 171st Street
2682 ft · 1 min · East 171st Street
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Continue on East North Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East North Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Belton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
107 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Killeen and Sunny near Belton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Belton?
The road trip is about 638 miles (1026.8 km) and usually takes 11h 47m 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?
McAlester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 319.4 miles from Killeen and 318.6 miles from Belton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 CST. 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 $77.66 one way or $155.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 200 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Killeen and Sunny near Belton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Belton. Straight-line distance: 561.5 mi (903.65 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,793 |
| Coordinates | 38.8119500, -94.5319000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belton (-94.5319, 38.81195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1027 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 57m |
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 | $3.45 | $77.66 | $155.32 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $88.98 | $177.96 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $97.51 | $195.03 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $125.29 | $250.58 |
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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