How far is Killeen, TX from Flower Mound, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Flower Mound, TX is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.77 mi
03h 18m
Flight
136.2 mi
219.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.2 mi
Kilometers
219.2 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.77 mi
Kilometers
287.71 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flower Mound
Sat, Apr 11, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sat, Apr 11, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-11T09:39
Arrive Flower Mound
Sat, Apr 11, 12:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 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
89.5 mi
01h 39m
To Flower Mound
89.3 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Flower Mound.

  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

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 114 TEXpress

    9.9 mi · 10 min · SH 114 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121: DFW International Airport

    728 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto West John W Carpenter Freeway

    1656 ft · 20 sec · West John W Carpenter Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport

    1067 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 North

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto International Parkway

    1109 ft · 17 sec · International Parkway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Mills Mall

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Grapevine Mills Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Mills Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Long Prairie Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Long Prairie Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Flower Mound Road

    1370 ft · 43 sec · Flower Mound Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · McKamy Creek Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Simmons Road

    892 ft · 30 sec · Simmons Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hide-A-Way Lane

    2413 ft · 1 min · Hide-A-Way Lane

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive

    717 ft · 26 sec · Lake Coves Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wanda Lane

    67 m · 8 sec · Wanda Lane

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wanda Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 40%
I 35E
62.5 mi · 35%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 6%
SH 114 TEXpress
9.94 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
136.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 39m from Killeen
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Flower Mound?

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 89.5 miles from Killeen and 89.3 miles from Flower Mound.

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

The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flower Mound.

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 2.4 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 12.5 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 12.6 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 Flower Mound. Straight-line distance: 136.2 mi (219.2 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Flower Mound

#2 Flower Mound

Town of Texas, United States

Population81,482
Coordinates33.0145700, -97.0969600
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Flower Mound (-97.09696, 33.01457)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.88 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.69
12.62 gal · 47.76 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.85 $47.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.59 $28.97 $57.94
Diesel $3.99 $25.20 $50.39

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Flower Mound. The current time is 09:39:36.

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.