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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Quick Snapshot
Road
330.15 mi
06h 04m
Flight
289.56 mi
466 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.56 mi
Kilometers
466 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.15 mi
Kilometers
531.33 km
Drive Time
06h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon
Sun, Apr 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Mon, Apr 13, 2:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Canyon
Sun, Apr 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
165.1 mi
03h 02m
To Canyon
165.1 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

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.

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  9. 9

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Highway 84

    4.1 mi · 4 min · East Highway 84

  36. 36

    Turn right onto FM 835

    4 mi · 7 min · FM 835

  37. 37

    Continue on FM 1729

    3 mi · 5 min · FM 1729

  38. 38

    Turn right onto East FM 40

    16 m · 1 sec · East FM 40

  39. 39

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 21%
North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 11%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 7%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
US 190 West
12.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 04m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
289.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
03h 02m from Killeen
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winters and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.6 mi away

City Of Winters

Winters , TX
310 S Main St, Winters, TX 79567
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Canyon. Straight-line distance: 289.56 mi (466 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Canyon

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

Population16,387
Coordinates33.5928600, -101.7315500
Altitude962
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Canyon (-101.73155, 33.59286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.1 L · about $44.03
Round trip
$88.05
23.3 gal · 88.2 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Canyon. The current time is 14:33:37.

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.