How far is Killeen, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 334.3 miles (538 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
334.3 mi
05h 16m
Flight
294.83 mi
474.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294.83 mi
Kilometers
474.48 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.3 mi
Kilometers
538.01 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
166.8 mi
02h 38m
To Lubbock
167.5 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  9. 9

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  22. 22

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  33. 33

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  34. 34

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  36. 36

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  38. 38

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 21%
North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 11%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 7%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
US 190 West
12.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

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
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.5 mi
294.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 38m from Killeen
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 334.3 miles (538 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.8 miles from Killeen and 167.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 294.8 miles (474.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Winters

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 Winters and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

City Of Winters

Winters , TX
310 S Main St, Winters, TX 79567
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winters.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 294.83 mi (474.48 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: East Veterans Memorial Boulevard (-97.727836, 31.117007)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.8 gal
44.65 L · about $44.59
Round trip
$89.18
23.6 gal · 89.3 L
Estimated CO2
104.9 kg one way
Round trip: 209.7 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.59 $89.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.17 $100.35
Premium $4.59 $54.17 $108.35
Diesel $3.99 $47.12 $94.23

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Lubbock. The current time is 21:56:42.

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.