How far is Killeen, TX from Brownwood, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Brownwood, TX is about 222.6 miles (358.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.4 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Brownwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Brownwood.
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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
6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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Continue on Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 6
854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto State Highway 105
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Tomball Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Tollway West
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
9.3 mi · 11 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East
13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
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Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North
2.6 mi · 3 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 west: Beaumont, Houston
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
5.7 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Decker Drive
1992 ft · 26 sec · Decker Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Bayway Drive
812 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Decker Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Decker Drive
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Turn right onto Bayway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bayway Drive
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Turn right onto West Schreck Street
1640 ft · 1 min · West Schreck Street
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Continue on West Schreck Street
2192 ft · 3 min · West Schreck Street
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Turn right onto Bayshore Drive
2251 ft · 3 min · Bayshore Drive
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Continue on Bayshore Drive
1.4 km · 6 min · Bayshore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mapleton Avenue
1175 ft · 1 min · Mapleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mapleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Brownwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Brownwood?
The road trip is about 222.6 miles (358.2 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 111.3 miles from Killeen and 111.3 miles from Brownwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 $29.67 one way or $59.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownwood.
Stop Ideas Near College Station
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to College Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Brownwood. Straight-line distance: 185.42 mi (298.4 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brownwood
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 18,208 |
| Coordinates | 29.7491200, -95.0499300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brownwood (-95.04993, 29.74912)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.67 | $59.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.38 | $66.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.04 | $72.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.35 | $62.69 |
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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