How far is Killeen, TX from Keller, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Keller, TX is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Keller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Keller.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East
3164 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
10.3 mi · 10 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward Heritage Trace Parkway
3158 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Heritage Trace Parkway
835 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto North Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Turn right onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard
44 m · 8 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
874 ft · 33 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Golden Triangle Boulevard
22 m · 4 sec · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Golden Triangle Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Golden Triangle Boulevard
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Continue on Keller Parkway
1298 ft · 32 sec · Keller Parkway
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Continue on Keller Parkway
680 ft · 22 sec · Keller Parkway
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Turn slight left
19 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Keller.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
51.5 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Keller?
The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Killeen and 81.1 miles from Keller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keller.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
West City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Keller. Straight-line distance: 128.63 mi (207.01 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keller
A city in Tarrant County, Texas.
| Population | 46,939 |
| Coordinates | 32.9345700, -97.2516800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Keller (-97.25168, 32.93457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.36 | $48.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $22.88 | $45.76 |
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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