How far is Killeen, TX from Crowley, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Crowley, TX is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
136.49 mi
02h 28m
Flight
103.26 mi
166.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.26 mi
Kilometers
166.18 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.49 mi
Kilometers
219.66 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crowley
Sat, Apr 25, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sat, Apr 25, 2:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-24T21:32
Arrive Crowley
Sat, Apr 25, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
68.4 mi
01h 14m
To Crowley
68.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187: McAllister Road, Rendon-Crowley Road

    2966 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    729 ft · 18 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Rendon Crowley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Rendon Crowley Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    2160 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    56 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 52%
I 35W
38.7 mi · 28%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 8%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

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

38.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 14m from Killeen
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Crowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Killeen and 68.2 miles from Crowley.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Crowley.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Crowley. Straight-line distance: 103.26 mi (166.18 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Crowley

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population17,593
Coordinates32.5790300, -97.3625200
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Crowley (-97.36252, 32.57903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.21 $36.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.49 $40.99
Premium $4.59 $22.13 $44.26
Diesel $3.99 $19.25 $38.49

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Crowley. The current time is 21:32:12.

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.