How far is Killeen, TX from Del Rio, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Del Rio, TX is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kerr County, Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Del Rio.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Del Rio.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Continue on E E Ohnmeiss Drive
1209 ft · 35 sec · E E Ohnmeiss Drive
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Turn left onto South US Highway 281
19.6 mi · 21 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
33.5 mi · 40 min · South US Highway 281
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Take the exit straight toward Fredericksburg
582 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West US Highway 290
27.2 mi · 31 min · West US Highway 290
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Continue on East Main Street
1691 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Friendship Lane
2.9 mi · 6 min · Friendship Lane
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Turn left onto South State Highway 16
14.2 mi · 16 min · South State Highway 16
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Continue on Fredericksburg Road
5.5 mi · 6 min · Fredericksburg Road
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Take the ramp right
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
17 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 41: Mountain Home, Rocksprings
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 41
50.5 mi · 55 min · State Highway 41
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 377
8 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2588 ft · 34 sec · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Del Rio Road
49.1 mi · 50 min · Del Rio Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
22 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto Veterans Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Spur 297
1103 ft · 22 sec · Spur 297
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Turn left onto East Garfield Street
115 m · 31 sec · East Garfield Street
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Turn left onto Spur 297
33 m · 2 sec · Spur 297
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spur 297
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Del Rio.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 41
Turn left onto State Highway 41
50.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Del Rio.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Del Rio?
The road trip is about 289.8 miles (466.4 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Ingram is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145 miles from Killeen and 144.9 miles from Del Rio.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.6 miles (361.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.66 one way or $77.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Del Rio.
Stop Ideas Near Ingram
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ingram.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Del Rio. Straight-line distance: 224.65 mi (361.54 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Del Rio
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 35,722 |
| Coordinates | 29.3627300, -100.8967600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Del Rio (-100.89676, 29.36273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.50 | $87.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.97 | $93.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.85 | $81.70 |
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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