How far is Killeen, TX from Manvel, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Manvel, TX is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
223.69 mi
04h 24m
Flight
181.8 mi
292.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.8 mi
Kilometers
292.58 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.69 mi
Kilometers
359.99 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manvel
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 16, 9:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-16T00:38
Arrive Manvel
Thu, Apr 16, 5:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
College Station
TX

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

From Killeen
111.9 mi
02h 12m
To Manvel
111.8 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive

    895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979

  16. 16

    Continue on Browning Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 6

    22.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Continue on US 290 East, TX 6 South

    129 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto US 290 East, TX 6 South

    1973 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    35.4 mi · 41 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SHT North, SHT South: Sam Houston Tollway

    1114 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT South

    2327 ft · 57 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    7.8 mi · 9 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  30. 30

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1.9 mi · 2 min · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  31. 31

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 288 Toll North, TX 288 South: Downtown, Lake Jackson, Freeport

    2365 ft · 58 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 288 Toll South, TX 288 South: Lake Jackson, Freeport

    1917 ft · 47 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on South Freeway

    1077 ft · 15 sec · South Freeway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 288 Toll South

    900 ft · 13 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight right onto South Freeway

    1312 ft · 17 sec · South Freeway

  38. 38

    Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 6: Alvin, Sugar Land

    1829 ft · 47 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Alvin, Sugar Land

    753 ft · 23 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Alvin Sugarland Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Alvin Sugarland Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Masters Road

    1697 ft · 46 sec · Masters Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Masters Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 290 East
35.9 mi · 16%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 13%
State Highway 6
22.4 mi · 10%
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 7%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 6%
West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 290 East

Merge slight left

35.4 mi · 00h 41m

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
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
181.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Station
02h 12m from Killeen
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Manvel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Killeen and 111.8 miles from Manvel.

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

The direct path is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.82 one way or $59.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Manvel.

Stop Ideas Near College Station

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

6 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

70 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

103 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Manvel. Straight-line distance: 181.8 mi (292.58 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Manvel

City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population13,867
Coordinates29.4627400, -95.3579900
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Manvel (-95.35799, 29.46274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.88 L · about $29.82
Round trip
$59.63
15.78 gal · 59.76 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.82 $59.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.55 $67.10
Premium $4.59 $36.22 $72.45
Diesel $3.99 $31.50 $63.01

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Manvel. The current time is 00:38:23.

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.