How far is Killeen, TX from Coppell, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Coppell, TX is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Coppell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Coppell.
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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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress
6.6 mi · 7 min · SH 114 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right
633 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway
1 km · 40 sec · West John W Carpenter Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road
1755 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Belt Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1360 ft · 29 sec · West Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 635 West
1048 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Royal Lane
2162 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto South Royal Lane
3111 ft · 1 min · South Royal Lane
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Turn right onto West Bethel Road
1974 ft · 43 sec · West Bethel Road
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Turn right
20 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Coppell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35E
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas
62.5 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coppell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Coppell?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Killeen and 85.6 miles from Coppell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coppell.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Coppell. Straight-line distance: 133.64 mi (215.08 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coppell
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 40,958 |
| Coordinates | 32.9545700, -97.0150100 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coppell (-97.01501, 32.95457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.86 | $45.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
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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