How far is Killeen, TX from Gainesville, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Gainesville, TX is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Gainesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Gainesville.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East
3164 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
16.3 mi · 17 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North Freeway
17.8 mi · 19 min · North Freeway
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Merge slight left
2185 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
25.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1306
589 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Interstate 35
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Interstate 35
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto West California Street
1 mi · 2 min · West California Street
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Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
637 ft · 13 sec · North Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Gainesville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gainesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Gainesville?
The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Killeen and 104.8 miles from Gainesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $56.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 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 Gainesville.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Milford City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Itasca.
Cleburne
Fort Worth Central Station
Waco, TX
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Gainesville. Straight-line distance: 176.78 mi (284.5 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gainesville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.6259400, -97.1333500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gainesville (-97.13335, 33.62594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.51 | $63.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.59 | $59.18 |
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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