How far is Killeen, TX from Mineral Wells, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Mineral Wells, TX is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119 miles (191.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.63 mi
02h 52m
Flight
119.02 mi
191.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.02 mi
Kilometers
191.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.63 mi
Kilometers
242.42 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mineral Wells
Thu, Apr 16, 5:55 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 16, 8:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-16T03:02
Arrive Mineral Wells
Thu, Apr 16, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Springtown
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Killeen
75.4 mi
01h 26m
To Mineral Wells
75.2 mi
01h 26m

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
90°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Mineral Wells.

  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 right to continue on US 190 Business: Copperas Cove

    2872 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 9

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 9

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 116

    2624 ft · 52 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  9. 9

    Continue on FM 116

    22.4 mi · 28 min · FM 116

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    11.6 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932

    3244 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  14. 14

    Continue on East Baker Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · East Baker Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Rice Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Rice Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Morgan Mill Road

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Oak Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Oak Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southeast 1st Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 27%
North US Highway 281
36.9 mi · 25%
FM 116
22.4 mi · 15%
West Main Street
11.6 mi · 8%
Central Texas Expressway
4.25 mi · 3%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
3.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Mill Road

Continue on Morgan Mill Road

39.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
119 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springtown
01h 26m from Killeen
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Killeen and Sunny near Mineral Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Mineral Wells?

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Springtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Killeen and 75.2 miles from Mineral Wells.

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

The direct path is about 119 miles (191.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springtown

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

87 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Cleburne

97 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Mineral Wells. Straight-line distance: 119.02 mi (191.54 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Mineral Wells

#2 Mineral Wells

City in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States

Population15,219
Coordinates32.8084600, -98.1128200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Mineral Wells (-98.11282, 32.80846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
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 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $20.10
Round trip
$40.21
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.10 $40.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.62 $45.24
Premium $4.59 $24.42 $48.85
Diesel $3.99 $21.24 $42.49

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 Mineral Wells. The current time is 03:02:33.

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.