How far is Killeen, TX from Mansfield, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Mansfield, TX is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.55 mi
02h 34m
Flight
105.67 mi
170.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.67 mi
Kilometers
170.06 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.55 mi
Kilometers
221.36 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mansfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-22T19:24
Arrive Mansfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
68.8 mi
01h 17m
To Mansfield
68.7 mi
01h 17m

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
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive

    2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East

    3164 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    30.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    775 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Burleson Boulevard

    821 ft · 20 sec · South Burleson Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East FM 917

    8.8 mi · 15 min · East FM 917

  14. 14

    Continue on South 2nd Avenue

    1.1 km · 57 sec · South 2nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 917

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 917

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    35 m · 2 sec · East Broad Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 51%
I 35W
30.6 mi · 22%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 8%
East FM 917
8.83 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

37.8 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
105.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 17m from Killeen
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Killeen and 68.7 miles from Mansfield.

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

The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mansfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 105.67 mi (170.06 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Mansfield

The most populous city in Wise County, Texas.

Population73,094
Coordinates32.5631900, -97.1416800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Mansfield (-97.14168, 32.56319)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.37 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.66
9.7 gal · 36.74 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.33 $36.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.62 $41.24
Premium $4.59 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $3.99 $19.37 $38.73

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 Mansfield. The current time is 19:24:26.

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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.