How far is Killeen, TX from Canyon, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Canyon, TX is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.6 miles (466 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 09m 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 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Runnels County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Canyon.
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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
4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84
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Turn right onto FM 835
4 mi · 7 min · FM 835
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Continue on FM 1729
3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729
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Turn right onto East FM 40
16 m · 1 sec · East FM 40
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East FM 40
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Canyon.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 84 West
Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Canyon?
The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.3 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.1 miles from Killeen and 165.1 miles from Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.6 miles (466 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 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 $44.03 one way or $88.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 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 Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Winters
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ballinger City Park
City Of Winters
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winters.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 289.56 mi (466 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canyon
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 16,387 |
| Coordinates | 33.5928600, -101.7315500 |
| Altitude | 962 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $44.03 | $88.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.54 | $99.07 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $53.49 | $106.97 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $46.52 | $93.04 |
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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