How far is Killeen, TX from Henderson, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Henderson, TX is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
229.16 mi
04h 25m
Flight
186.54 mi
300.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.54 mi
Kilometers
300.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.16 mi
Kilometers
368.8 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Sun, Apr 12, 5:49 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 10:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T01:24
Arrive Henderson
Sun, Apr 12, 5:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 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
Angus
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Killeen
114.5 mi
02h 12m
To Henderson
114.6 mi
02h 12m

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
81°F
Sunday

Cloudy then Chance 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 Henderson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84: Waco Drive, Bellmead Drive

    1323 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    1408 ft · 31 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Waco Drive

    1793 ft · 53 sec · East Waco Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Bellmead Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on East US Highway 84

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 31

    16.9 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31

  15. 15

    Continue on Hubbard Bypass

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Hubbard Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 31

    18.9 mi · 21 min · State Highway 31

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Corsicana Bypass

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Corsicana Bypass

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Highway 31

    9.3 mi · 11 min · East State Highway 31

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 2nd Street

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Royall Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Royall Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1180 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Jed Robinson Loop

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1465 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 31 East

    21.1 mi · 24 min · State Highway 31 East

  26. 26

    Continue on West Highway 31

    2 mi · 2 min · West Highway 31

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 31 West

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 31 West

  28. 28

    Continue on Chandler Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Chandler Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on West Front Street

    24.1 mi · 28 min · West Front Street

  30. 30

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Depot Street

    128 m · 10 sec · West Depot Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1056 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    22 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
37.8 mi · 16%
State Highway 31
35.8 mi · 16%
West Front Street
24.1 mi · 11%
State Highway 31 East
21.1 mi · 9%
Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 5%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 5%
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 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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
186.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angus
02h 12m from Killeen
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.2 miles (368.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Angus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Killeen and 114.6 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.57 one way or $61.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Angus

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 Angus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Jail
Scenic stop 3.9 mi away

Old City Jail

Corsicana , TX
207 W 5th Ave, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Historical landmark
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Corsicana Animal Shelter

Corsicana , TX
617 S 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 4.0/5 33 reviews City government office,Animal shelter
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Corsicana Planning & Zoning

Corsicana , TX
200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Urban planning department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angus.

BUS

Waco, TX

83 mi away
301 South 8th Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

89 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

92 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

93 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 186.54 mi (300.21 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Henderson

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population13,049
Coordinates32.1532200, -94.7993800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Henderson (-94.79938, 32.15322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.61 L · about $30.57
Round trip
$61.14
16.18 gal · 61.22 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.57 $61.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.40 $68.80
Premium $4.59 $37.14 $74.28
Diesel $3.99 $32.30 $64.61

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 Henderson. The current time is 01:24:18.

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.