How far is Killeen, TX from Hidalgo, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Hidalgo, TX is about 399.7 miles (643.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Hidalgo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Hidalgo.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street
33.8 mi · 38 min · South Fort Hood Street
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Take the exit slight right
999 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
858 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop
1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi
2457 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street
66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street
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Keep slight left
9.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway
55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway
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Keep slight left
17.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South, TX 495: Pharr
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 115: 23rd Street
1091 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Oakland Avenue
669 ft · 21 sec · Oakland Avenue
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Turn left onto South 23rd Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · South 23rd Street
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Continue on International Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · International Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Esperanza Avenue
1267 ft · 39 sec · West Esperanza Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bridge Street
11 m · 2 sec · South Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Hidalgo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
TX 130 Toll South
Continue straight
86.1 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Hidalgo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Hidalgo?
The road trip is about 399.7 miles (643.2 km) and usually takes 07h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 200.3 miles from Killeen and 199.4 miles from Hidalgo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348.2 miles (560.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.28 one way or $106.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Hidalgo.
Stop Ideas Near Christine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Hidalgo. Straight-line distance: 348.14 mi (560.28 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hidalgo
City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,305 |
| Coordinates | 26.1003500, -98.2630700 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hidalgo (-98.26307, 26.10035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 643 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $53.28 | $106.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.95 | $119.91 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $64.73 | $129.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $56.30 | $112.60 |
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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