How far is Killeen, TX from Ennis, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Ennis, TX is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
130.26 mi
02h 30m
Flight
105.89 mi
170.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.89 mi
Kilometers
170.42 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.26 mi
Kilometers
209.64 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Sun, Apr 12, 5:03 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Ennis
Sun, Apr 12, 5:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Northcrest
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Killeen
65.2 mi
01h 15m
To Ennis
65.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    13.9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Derrs Chapel Road

    1467 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Derrs Chapel Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Derrs Chapel Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dale Evans Drive

    737 ft · 13 sec · Dale Evans Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    2464 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 34

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Southwest State Highway 34

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest State Highway 34

  18. 18

    Continue on West State Highway 34

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West State Highway 34

  19. 19

    Continue on Sycamore Street

    1832 ft · 31 sec · Sycamore Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West State Highway 34

    4.7 mi · 7 min · West State Highway 34

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Bardwell Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lake Bardwell Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Creechville Road

    945 ft · 25 sec · Creechville Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Kaufman Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Kaufman Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    27 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 54%
I 35E
13.9 mi · 11%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 8%
West State Highway 34
9.6 mi · 7%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
State Highway 34
5.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

37.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northcrest
01h 15m from Killeen
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Northcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Killeen and 65.1 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Ennis.

Stop Ideas Near Northcrest

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

10 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

36 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

65 mi away
315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

83 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 105.89 mi (170.42 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Ennis

City in Texas, USA

Population20,678
Coordinates32.3293100, -96.6252700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Ennis (-96.62527, 32.32931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.12
Premium $4.59 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $3.99 $18.37 $36.74

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Ennis. The current time is 14:33:27.

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.