How far is Killeen, TX from Glenn Heights, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Glenn Heights, TX is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 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
137.91 mi
02h 30m
Flight
111.35 mi
179.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.35 mi
Kilometers
179.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.91 mi
Kilometers
221.95 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 Glenn Heights
Sun, Apr 12, 5:03 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 7:33 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 Glenn Heights
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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
69 mi
01h 15m
To Glenn Heights
68.8 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

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Glenn Heights.

  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

    39.7 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 664: Ovilla Road

    1035 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E

    686 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35E

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Harris Avenue

    579 ft · 21 sec · Harris Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sharaf Avenue

    113 m · 18 sec · Sharaf Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ovilla Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Ovilla Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hampton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hampton Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Hampton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 51%
I 35E
39.7 mi · 29%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 8%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 4%
East Ovilla Road
2.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

39.7 mi · 00h 41m

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
+26.6 mi
111.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 15m from Killeen
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenn Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Glenn Heights?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Killeen and 68.8 miles from Glenn Heights.

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

The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 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 $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenn Heights.

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 Glenn Heights. Straight-line distance: 111.35 mi (179.2 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Glenn Heights

#2 Glenn Heights

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population14,333
Coordinates32.5487500, -96.8566700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Glenn Heights (-96.85667, 32.54875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.88 $41.75
Premium $4.59 $22.54 $45.08
Diesel $3.99 $19.61 $39.21

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 Glenn Heights. The current time is 14:33:36.

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.