How far is Killeen, TX from Nacogdoches, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Nacogdoches, TX is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Nacogdoches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Nacogdoches.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East
3164 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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Continue on Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21: Madisonville, Caldwall
1894 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East State Highway 21
37 mi · 43 min · East State Highway 21
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Continue on State Highway 21 East
34.5 mi · 38 min · State Highway 21 East
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At the end of the road, turn right
33 mi · 37 min
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Turn left
21.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto South Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
67 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Nacogdoches.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East State Highway 21
Turn left onto East State Highway 21
37 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nacogdoches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Nacogdoches?
The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Kurten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Killeen and 114.8 miles from Nacogdoches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.61 one way or $61.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nacogdoches.
Stop Ideas Near Kurten
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kurten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Nacogdoches. Straight-line distance: 184.35 mi (296.68 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nacogdoches
Small city in Nacogdoches County, Texas
| Population | 32,461 |
| Coordinates | 31.6035100, -94.6554900 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nacogdoches (-94.65549, 31.60351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $30.61 | $61.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.44 | $68.88 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.19 | $74.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.34 | $64.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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