How far is Killeen, TX from Cedar Park, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Cedar Park, TX is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
52.43 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.63 mi
68.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.63 mi
Kilometers
68.61 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.43 mi
Kilometers
84.38 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-22T23:21
Arrive Cedar Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
26.3 mi
00h 30m
To Cedar Park
26.2 mi
00h 30m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Cedar Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Cedar Park.

  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

    19.2 mi · 22 min · South Fort Hood Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 138: Lampasas

    1875 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 138

    6.8 mi · 8 min · State Highway 138

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 183

    12 mi · 14 min · North US Highway 183

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2151 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll Road

    11.7 mi · 12 min · 183A Toll Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Brushy Creek Road, Cypress Creek Road

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Brushy Creek Road

    762 ft · 19 sec · Brushy Creek Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Cypress Creek Road

    1720 ft · 37 sec · East Cypress Creek Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Bell Boulevard

    1960 ft · 38 sec · South Bell Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bell Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Cedar Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Fort Hood Street
19.2 mi · 37%
North US Highway 183
12.4 mi · 24%
183A Toll Road
11.7 mi · 22%
State Highway 138
6.79 mi · 13%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.92 mi · 2%
Brushy Creek Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Fort Hood Street

Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
42.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 30m from Killeen
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Cedar Park?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 26.3 miles from Killeen and 26.2 miles from Cedar Park.

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

The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.99 one way or $13.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 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 Cedar Park.

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 Cedar Park. Straight-line distance: 42.63 mi (68.61 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Cedar Park

#2 Cedar Park

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population81,040
Coordinates30.5052000, -97.8202900
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Cedar Park (-97.82029, 30.5052)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7 L · about $6.99
Round trip
$13.98
3.7 gal · 14 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.99 $13.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.73
Premium $4.59 $8.49 $16.99
Diesel $3.99 $7.39 $14.77

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 Cedar Park. The current time is 23:21:08.

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.