How far is Killeen, TX from Mount Pleasant, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Mount Pleasant, TX is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.97 mi
04h 46m
Flight
214.29 mi
344.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.29 mi
Kilometers
344.86 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.97 mi
Kilometers
434.48 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Oak
TX

City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

From Killeen
135 mi
02h 23m
To Mount Pleasant
135 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Mount Pleasant.

  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 right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    108.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Bus. US 271, FM 1402, FM 2152: Mount Pleasant

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Burton Road

    1544 ft · 31 sec · Burton Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    2432 ft · 54 sec · North Madison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    116 m · 12 sec · West 1st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
116 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 26%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 21%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 4%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 2%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

109 mi · 01h 52m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
214.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Oak
02h 23m from Killeen
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Mount Pleasant?

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?

Red Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Killeen and 135 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Mount Pleasant.

Stop Ideas Near Red Oak

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

29 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

35 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

55 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 214.29 mi (344.86 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Titus County, Texas, United States

Population16,051
Coordinates33.1567900, -94.9682700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Mount Pleasant (-94.96827, 33.15679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.06 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.03
19.06 gal · 72.12 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $36.01 $72.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.52 $81.04
Premium $4.59 $43.75 $87.50
Diesel $3.99 $38.05 $76.11

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 Mount Pleasant. The current time is 06:44:54.

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.