How far is Killeen, TX from Big Spring, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Big Spring, TX is about 271 miles (436.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Concho County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Big Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Big Spring.
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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
15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West
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Continue on Boy Street
635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
83 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
86 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
1076 ft · 14 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · United States Highway 87
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Continue on South Bryant Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on South Koenigheim Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street
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Continue on North Bryant Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard
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Continue on US Highway 87 North
23.2 mi · 24 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue straight
15.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn straight onto US Highway 87 North
37.7 mi · 38 min · US Highway 87 North
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business North: Big Spring
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South US Highway 87
3.1 mi · 5 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Gregg Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Gregg Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
117 m · 19 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Lancaster Street
115 m · 19 sec · South Lancaster Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
92 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Big Spring.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 87
Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
71.2 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Big Spring?
The road trip is about 271 miles (436.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.4 miles from Killeen and 135.6 miles from Big Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Big Spring.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Big Spring. Straight-line distance: 234.01 mi (376.6 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Spring (-101.47874, 32.2504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $36.13 | $72.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $43.89 | $87.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.17 | $76.35 |
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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