How far is Killeen, TX from Nederland, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Nederland, TX is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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
278.66 mi
05h 27m
Flight
235.87 mi
379.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.87 mi
Kilometers
379.59 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.66 mi
Kilometers
448.46 km
Drive Time
05h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nederland
Sun, Apr 12, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Mon, Apr 13, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Nederland
Sun, Apr 12, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:28 AM to 1:28 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
6:04 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
Plantersville
TX

Unincorporated community in Grimes County, Texas

From Killeen
139.2 mi
02h 43m
To Nederland
139.4 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Tomball Tollway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway

    1597 ft · 34 sec · Tomball Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    1965 ft · 43 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  32. 32

    Continue on Toll 99

    2531 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Grand Parkway

    43.9 mi · 47 min · Grand Parkway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble

    2361 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

    1028 ft · 25 sec · North Cleveland Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West

    10 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 90 West

  38. 38

    Continue on US Highway 90

    38.1 mi · 45 min · US Highway 90

  39. 39

    Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Boston Avenue

    1187 ft · 34 sec · Boston Avenue

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Parkway
43.9 mi · 16%
US Highway 90
38.1 mi · 14%
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 11%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 9%
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 5%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Grand Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Parkway

43.9 mi · 00h 47m

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
05h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
235.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plantersville
02h 43m from Killeen
Leave By
6:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nederland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.5 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?

Plantersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Killeen and 139.4 miles from Nederland.

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

The direct path is about 235.9 miles (379.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 6:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.15 one way or $74.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nederland.

Stop Ideas Near Plantersville

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

32 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Bryan, TX

62 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Houston

79 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

80 mi away
2121 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Nederland. Straight-line distance: 235.87 mi (379.59 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Nederland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,184
Coordinates29.9743800, -93.9924000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Nederland (-93.9924, 29.97438)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.83 gal
37.22 L · about $37.15
Round trip
$74.30
19.66 gal · 74.44 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.7 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.15 $74.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.80 $83.59
Premium $4.59 $45.13 $90.26
Diesel $3.99 $39.25 $78.50

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Nederland. The current time is 14:33:37.

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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.