How far is Killeen, TX from Pflugerville, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Pflugerville, TX is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.63 mi
01h 03m
Flight
47.26 mi
76.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.63 mi
Kilometers
89.52 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pflugerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T12:42
Arrive Pflugerville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Serenada
TX

Census designated place

From Killeen
27.8 mi
00h 31m
To Pflugerville
27.8 mi
00h 31m

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
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

    33.8 mi · 38 min · South Fort Hood Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    999 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    858 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 685 South: Kelly Lane

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1 km · 1 min · TX 130 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 130

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 130

  12. 12

    Turn right onto FM 685

    1 km · 1 min · FM 685

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-market Road 685

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-market Road 685

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Pecan Street

    2186 ft · 60 sec · East Pecan Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 61%
TX 130 Toll South
16.3 mi · 29%
Farm-to-market Road 685
1.64 mi · 3%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.92 mi · 2%
State Highway 130
0.66 mi · 1%
TX 130 Frontage Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Fort Hood Street

Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

33.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serenada
00h 31m from Killeen
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Pflugerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Killeen and 27.8 miles from Pflugerville.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Pflugerville.

Stop Ideas Near Serenada

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

31 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

47 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

48 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

49 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Pflugerville. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.06 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Pflugerville

The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.

Population66,826
Coordinates30.4393700, -97.6200000
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Pflugerville (-97.62, 30.43937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.41
Round trip
$14.81
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.41 $14.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.33 $16.67
Premium $4.59 $9.00 $18.00
Diesel $3.99 $7.83 $15.65

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 Pflugerville. The current time is 12:42:44.

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.