How far is Killeen, TX from Ingleside, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Ingleside, TX is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
255.62 mi
04h 44m
Flight
225.96 mi
363.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.96 mi
Kilometers
363.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.62 mi
Kilometers
411.38 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ingleside
Sun, Apr 12, 7:18 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Mon, Apr 13, 12:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Ingleside
Sun, Apr 12, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 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
Gonzales
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Killeen
128.1 mi
02h 22m
To Ingleside
127.6 mi
02h 22m

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

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

    33.8 mi · 38 min · South Fort Hood Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    999 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    858 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  11. 11

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  13. 13

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Pierce Street

    5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North United States Highway 183

    43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on North Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

    26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87

  19. 19

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183

  21. 21

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    10 mi · 12 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  26. 26

    Turn left onto State Highway 188

    7.2 mi · 7 min · State Highway 188

  27. 27

    Turn right onto FM 1069 North

    6.8 mi · 10 min · FM 1069 North

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
58.7 mi · 23%
North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 17%
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 13%
South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 10%
South US Highway 183
24.6 mi · 10%
US 183
10.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

58.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
225.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gonzales
02h 22m from Killeen
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ingleside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.6 miles (411.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Gonzales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.1 miles from Killeen and 127.6 miles from Ingleside.

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

The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.09 one way or $68.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 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 Ingleside.

Stop Ideas Near Gonzales

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gonzales, 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 Gonzales.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

90 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

100 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

119 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Ingleside. Straight-line distance: 225.96 mi (363.64 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Ingleside

City in Texas, United States

Population10,043
Coordinates27.8778000, -97.2116600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Ingleside (-97.21166, 27.8778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.02 gal
34.14 L · about $34.09
Round trip
$68.17
18.04 gal · 68.28 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.3 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.09 $68.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.35 $76.71
Premium $4.59 $41.41 $82.82
Diesel $3.99 $36.02 $72.03

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 Ingleside. The current time is 14:33:27.

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.