How far is Killeen, TX from Pasadena, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Pasadena, TX is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.7 mi
04h 13m
Flight
179.53 mi
288.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.53 mi
Kilometers
288.93 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.7 mi
Kilometers
339.09 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pasadena
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T07:56
Arrive Pasadena
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 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
College Station
TX

The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.

From Killeen
105.4 mi
02h 06m
To Pasadena
105.3 mi
02h 06m

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
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  29. 29

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on West Mount Houston Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road

    668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South

    138 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway

  35. 35

    Continue on Gulf Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 610 East: Pasadena

    48 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    2404 ft · 34 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena, Broadway Boulevard

    823 ft · 12 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 610 East: Pasadena

    1709 ft · 24 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto South Loop East

    1 mi · 1 min · South Loop East

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte

    543 ft · 13 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street, Old Galveston Road

    63 m · 5 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight

    117 m · 9 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road

    779 ft · 16 sec · La Porte Freeway Frontage Road

  45. 45

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway

  47. 47

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    2798 ft · 37 sec · Pasadena Freeway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward Shaver Street, Main Street

    919 ft · 22 sec

  49. 49

    Turn straight onto Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

    1700 ft · 39 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road

  50. 50

    Turn right onto South Shaver Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Shaver Street

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Southmore Avenue

    642 ft · 21 sec · Southmore Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
53 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 14%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 12%
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 7%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 7%
Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 6%
West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Earl Rudder Freeway

Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
College Station
02h 06m from Killeen
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pasadena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Killeen and 105.3 miles from Pasadena.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.08 one way or $56.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near College Station

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

6 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

70 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

103 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

110 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 179.53 mi (288.93 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Pasadena

The second most populous city in Harris County, Texas.

Population149,440
Coordinates29.6910600, -95.2091000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Pasadena (-95.2091, 29.69106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.14 L · about $28.08
Round trip
$56.16
14.86 gal · 56.28 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.08 $56.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.59 $63.18
Premium $4.59 $34.11 $68.22
Diesel $3.99 $29.67 $59.34

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 Pasadena. The current time is 07:56:44.

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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.