How far is Killeen, TX from Brushy Creek, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Brushy Creek, TX is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.72 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.71 mi
67.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.71 mi
Kilometers
67.13 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.72 mi
Kilometers
81.63 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Brushy Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Florence
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Killeen
25.4 mi
00h 31m
To Brushy Creek
25.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Brushy Creek.

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

    33.8 mi · 38 min · South Fort Hood Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    999 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    2999 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South: Austin

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    9.7 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Settlers Boulevard

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Old Settlers Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Old Settlers Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Creek Bend Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Creek Bend Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Brightwater Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Brightwater Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Great Oaks Drive

    1873 ft · 53 sec · Great Oaks Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillside Drive

    1014 ft · 34 sec · Hillside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hillbrook Drive

    91 m · 10 sec · Hillbrook Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stoney Hill

    145 m · 14 sec · Stoney Hill

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stoney Hill

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 67%
Purple Heart Trail
9.7 mi · 19%
North Interstate 35
1.58 mi · 3%
West Old Settlers Boulevard
1.12 mi · 2%
Creek Bend Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Fort Hood Street

Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

33.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 31m from Killeen
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Brushy Creek?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Killeen and 25.3 miles from Brushy Creek.

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

The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.76 one way or $13.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brushy Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Killeen, Texas

32 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

33 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

48 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

51 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Brushy Creek. Straight-line distance: 41.71 mi (67.13 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Brushy Creek

#2 Brushy Creek

Census designated place

Population21,764
Coordinates30.5135300, -97.7397300
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Brushy Creek (-97.73973, 30.51353)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $6.76
Round trip
$13.53
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.76 $13.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.22
Premium $4.59 $8.22 $16.44
Diesel $3.99 $7.15 $14.29

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Brushy Creek. The current time is 23:33:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.