How far is Killeen, TX from Cleburne, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Cleburne, TX is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Cleburne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Cleburne.
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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
37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
15.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 916: Grandview, Maypearl
883 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto I-35 Frontage Road
802 ft · 27 sec · I-35 Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East Criner Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Criner Street
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Continue on East Criner Street
120 m · 8 sec · East Criner Street
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Continue on McDuff Avenue
3201 ft · 1 min · McDuff Avenue
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Continue on East FM 4
11.7 mi · 19 min · East FM 4
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Caddo Street
2887 ft · 58 sec · South Caddo Street
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Turn left onto East Henderson Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Henderson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Henderson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Cleburne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
37.8 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Cleburne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Cleburne?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Killeen and 62.6 miles from Cleburne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Cleburne.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Temple
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Cleburne. Straight-line distance: 87.35 mi (140.58 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleburne
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 31,999 |
| Coordinates | 32.3476400, -97.3866800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleburne (-97.38668, 32.34764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.70 | $33.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.79 | $37.59 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
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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