How far is Killeen, TX from Pearsall, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Pearsall, TX is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guadalupe County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Pearsall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Pearsall.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street
33.8 mi · 38 min · South Fort Hood Street
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Take the exit slight right
999 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
858 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
39.8 mi · 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 South Business
2002 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Business Interstate 35 East
2.6 mi · 4 min · Business Interstate 35 East
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Continue on North Oak Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Pearsall.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
TX 130 Toll South
Continue straight
86.1 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Partly Sunny near Pearsall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Pearsall?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Staples is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Killeen and 107.9 miles from Pearsall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Partly Sunny near Pearsall.
Stop Ideas Near Staples
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 Staples.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Pearsall. Straight-line distance: 174.13 mi (280.24 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pearsall
City in Texas
| Population | 10,620 |
| Coordinates | 28.8921900, -99.0950300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pearsall (-99.09503, 28.89219)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.44 | $64.89 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.03 | $70.06 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.47 | $60.93 |
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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