How far is Killeen, TX from Portland, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Portland, TX is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
259.53 mi
04h 52m
Flight
225.17 mi
362.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.17 mi
Kilometers
362.37 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.53 mi
Kilometers
417.67 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 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
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From Killeen
130.1 mi
02h 26m
To Portland
129.5 mi
02h 26m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  11. 11

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  13. 13

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  19. 19

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  23. 23

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 181

    11.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 181

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Indian Point Park

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 181

    1.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 181

  27. 27

    Take the ramp straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Wildcat Drive

    701 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
58.7 mi · 23%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 21%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 16%
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 13%
US Highway 181
21.1 mi · 8%
US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

58.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
225.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
02h 26m from Killeen
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Killeen and 129.5 miles from Portland.

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

The direct path is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

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

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Portland. Straight-line distance: 225.17 mi (362.37 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Portland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,768
Coordinates27.8772500, -97.3238800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Portland (-97.32388, 27.87725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.16 gal
34.67 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.23
18.32 gal · 69.34 L
Estimated CO2
81.4 kg one way
Round trip: 162.8 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.62 $69.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.95 $77.90
Premium $4.59 $42.05 $84.11
Diesel $3.99 $36.58 $73.15

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 Portland. The current time is 01:17:36.

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.