How far is Killeen, TX from Little Elm, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Little Elm, TX is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 01h 50m.
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.
Human settlement in Falls County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Little Elm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Little Elm.
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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
6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
13.8 mi · 16 min · West Adams Avenue
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Turn straight
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Craik Street
1362 ft · 23 sec · Craik Street
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Continue on North Business Highway 6
1.4 km · 2 min · North Business Highway 6
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
2030 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Mc Clanahan Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · Mc Clanahan Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Lcr 624
1.6 km · 4 min · Lcr 624
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Continue on Lcr 625
3043 ft · 2 min · Lcr 625
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lcr 625
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Little Elm.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Little Elm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Little Elm?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Rosebud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Killeen and 39.6 miles from Little Elm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Little Elm.
Stop Ideas Near Rosebud
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 Rosebud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Little Elm. Straight-line distance: 64.24 mi (103.39 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Elm
A city in Denton County, Texas.
| Population | 56,625 |
| Coordinates | 31.4390600, -96.7072100 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Elm (-96.70721, 31.43906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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