How far is Killeen, TX from Pampa, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Pampa, TX is about 449.9 miles (724.1 km), with a travel time of about 08h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 357.8 miles (575.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
449.95 mi
08h 32m
Flight
357.77 mi
575.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.77 mi
Kilometers
575.77 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
449.95 mi
Kilometers
724.13 km
Drive Time
08h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pampa
Sun, Apr 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Mon, Apr 13, 7:38 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 Pampa
Sun, Apr 12, 11:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:33 PM to 4:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Scotland
TX

City in Texas

From Killeen
225.1 mi
04h 16m
To Pampa
224.9 mi
04h 16m

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
84°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on South Benson Street

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  28. 28

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  31. 31

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  33. 33

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  36. 36

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  39. 39

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    16.9 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70

  41. 41

    Continue on I 40 Service Road

    1325 ft · 26 sec · I 40 Service Road

  42. 42

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West: Amarillo

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 70 North: Pampa

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on I 40 Service Road

    2578 ft · 54 sec · I 40 Service Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    23 mi · 27 min · State Highway 70

  46. 46

    Continue on South Hobart Street

    2540 ft · 54 sec · South Hobart Street

  47. 47

    Take the ramp right

    52 m · 5 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto West Wilks Street

    14 m · 1 sec · West Wilks Street

  49. 49

    Continue on West Brown Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Brown Street

  50. 50

    Turn left onto South Cuyler Street

    1156 ft · 25 sec · South Cuyler Street

  51. 51

    Turn right onto East Atchison Avenue

    127 m · 18 sec · East Atchison Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn left onto South Ballard Street

    82 m · 8 sec · South Ballard Street

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Ballard Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
53 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 15%
North US Highway 281
51.9 mi · 12%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 9%
Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 9%
State Highway 70
39.9 mi · 9%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Benson Street

Continue on South Benson Street

67.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 32m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.1 mi
357.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotland
04h 16m from Killeen
Leave By
6:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Rain Showers near Pampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 449.9 miles (724.1 km) and usually takes 08h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scotland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.1 miles from Killeen and 224.9 miles from Pampa.

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

The direct path is about 357.8 miles (575.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.01 one way or $120.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Chance Rain Showers near Pampa.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Pampa. Straight-line distance: 357.77 mi (575.77 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Pampa

City in Texas, United States

Population16,860
Coordinates35.5361600, -100.9598700
Altitude987
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Pampa (-100.95987, 35.53616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 724 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.88 gal
60.1 L · about $60.01
Round trip
$120.02
31.76 gal · 120.2 L
Estimated CO2
141.1 kg one way
Round trip: 282.3 kg / 622 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $60.01 $120.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $67.52 $135.04
Premium $4.59 $72.91 $145.81
Diesel $3.99 $63.41 $126.82

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 Pampa. The current time is 14:33:38.

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.