How far is Killeen, TX from Live Oak, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Live Oak, TX is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Live Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Live Oak.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Continue on East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281
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Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183
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Turn left onto US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West
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Continue on Boy Street
635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
83 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
86 m · 8 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
1076 ft · 14 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 87
36.9 mi · 43 min · United States Highway 87
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Turn left
5.4 mi · 13 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2335
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Live Oak.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 190 West
Turn left onto US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Killeen and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Live Oak?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Richland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Killeen and 75.3 miles from Live Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Killeen and Partly Sunny near Live Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Richland Springs
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 Richland Springs.
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Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Live Oak. Straight-line distance: 130.23 mi (209.58 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Live Oak
City in Texas
| Population | 16,661 |
| Coordinates | 31.1390600, -99.9295200 |
| Altitude | 654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Live Oak (-99.92952, 31.13906)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.07 | $40.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.20 | $42.41 |
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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