How far is Killeen, TX from Corinth, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Corinth, TX is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.66 mi
03h 19m
Flight
145.98 mi
234.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.98 mi
Kilometers
234.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.66 mi
Kilometers
300.4 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corinth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Corinth
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hillsboro
TX

City in the U.

From Killeen
93.5 mi
01h 40m
To Corinth
93.2 mi
01h 40m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Corinth.

  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

    37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    51.5 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

    16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    17.2 mi · 19 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E South: Dallas

    1981 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Corinth Parkway

    655 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E

    2400 ft · 42 sec · South Interstate 35E

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Drive

    128 m · 9 sec · Church Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 38%
I 35W
51.5 mi · 28%
North Freeway
17.2 mi · 9%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 6%
I 35W TEXpress
8.16 mi · 4%
I 35W Express North
8.16 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

51.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
146 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 40m from Killeen
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corinth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Corinth?

The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Killeen and 93.2 miles from Corinth.

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

The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.90 one way or $49.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 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 Corinth.

Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro

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 Hillsboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Cleburne

44 mi away
206 North Border St.
BUS

Waco, TX

51 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

69 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

84 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Corinth. Straight-line distance: 145.98 mi (234.94 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Corinth

#2 Corinth

City in Texas, United States

Population22,365
Coordinates33.1540100, -97.0647300
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Corinth (-97.06473, 33.15401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.93 L · about $24.90
Round trip
$49.81
13.18 gal · 49.86 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.90 $49.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.02 $56.04
Premium $4.59 $30.25 $60.51
Diesel $3.99 $26.31 $52.63

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 Corinth. The current time is 00:46:26.

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.