How far is Killeen, TX from Highland Village, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Highland Village, TX is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.76 mi
03h 19m
Flight
142.14 mi
228.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.14 mi
Kilometers
228.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.76 mi
Kilometers
290.9 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highland Village
Sat, Apr 18, 9:54 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-18T18:35
Arrive Highland Village
Sat, Apr 18, 9:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
90.5 mi
01h 39m
To Highland Village
90.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Highland Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Highland Village.

  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 right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

    20.1 mi · 23 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 407: Lake Park Road, Justin Road

    622 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    2984 ft · 53 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Justin Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Justin Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Garden Ridge Boulevard

    2172 ft · 55 sec · Garden Ridge Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Brazos Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Brazos Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sellmeyer Lane

    1.2 km · 2 min · Sellmeyer Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Highland Village Road

    891 ft · 26 sec · Highland Village Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lakevista West

    631 ft · 34 sec · Lakevista West

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Greenbriar Lane

    35 m · 5 sec · Greenbriar Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greenbriar Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 39%
I 35E
62.5 mi · 35%
North Stemmons Freeway
20.7 mi · 11%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsboro
01h 39m from Killeen
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Highland Village?

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 90.5 miles from Killeen and 90.2 miles from Highland Village.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.11 one way or $48.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Highland Village.

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 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 13.2 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 13.3 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 Highland Village. Straight-line distance: 142.14 mi (228.75 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Highland Village

#2 Highland Village

City in Texas, United States

Population16,885
Coordinates33.0917900, -97.0466800
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Highland Village (-97.04668, 33.09179)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.14 L · about $24.11
Round trip
$48.22
12.76 gal · 48.28 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.11 $48.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.13 $54.26
Premium $4.59 $29.29 $58.58
Diesel $3.99 $25.48 $50.95

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Highland Village. The current time is 18:35:07.

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.