How far is Killeen, TX from College Station, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to College Station, TX is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
108.81 mi
02h 14m
Flight
89.28 mi
143.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.81 mi
Kilometers
175.11 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Station
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T05:25
Arrive College Station
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Cameron
TX

City in Milam County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
54.4 mi
01h 07m
To College Station
54.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and College Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and College Station.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive

    2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East

    3164 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive

    895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979

  16. 16

    Continue on Browning Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto University Drive East

    1.7 mi · 3 min · University Drive East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northpoint Crossing

    101 m · 17 sec · Northpoint Crossing

  26. 26

    Continue on Northpoint Crossing

    75 m · 13 sec · Northpoint Crossing

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Texas Avenue South

    103 m · 7 sec · Texas Avenue South

  28. 28

    Turn left onto University Drive East

    80 m · 13 sec · University Drive East

  29. 29

    Turn right

    11 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and College Station.

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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 14%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 13%
West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 11%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 10%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
8.59 mi · 8%
Purple Heart Trail
6.84 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

20.4 mi · 00h 26m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cameron
01h 07m from Killeen
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near College Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to College Station?

The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Cameron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Killeen and 54.4 miles from College Station.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near College Station.

Stop Ideas Near Cameron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cameron, 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 Cameron.

RAIL

Temple

44 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

52 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

61 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

McGregor

77 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and College Station. Straight-line distance: 89.28 mi (143.68 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
College Station

#2 College Station

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

Population119,260
Coordinates30.6279800, -96.3344100
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.53 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.02
7.68 gal · 29.06 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.51 $29.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.59 $17.63 $35.26
Diesel $3.99 $15.33 $30.67

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 College Station. The current time is 05:25:47.

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.