How far is Killeen, TX from Rendon, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Rendon, TX is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.48 mi
02h 31m
Flight
104.78 mi
168.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.78 mi
Kilometers
168.63 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.48 mi
Kilometers
222.86 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rendon
Sun, Apr 12, 5:04 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 7:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Rendon
Sun, Apr 12, 5:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Ross
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
69.3 mi
01h 15m
To Rendon
69.2 mi
01h 15m

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
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    38.7 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1187: McAllister Road, Rendon-Crowley Road

    2966 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Freeway

    729 ft · 19 sec · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Rendon Crowley Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Rendon Crowley Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Rendon Bloodworth Road

    1 km · 1 min · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rendon Road

    1314 ft · 31 sec · Rendon Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Rendon Bloodworth Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rendon Bloodworth Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 51%
I 35W
38.7 mi · 28%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 8%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 4%
East Rendon Crowley Road
3.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

38.7 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ross
01h 15m from Killeen
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rendon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Killeen and 69.2 miles from Rendon.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ross

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

19 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

41 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

73 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Rendon. Straight-line distance: 104.78 mi (168.63 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Rendon

Census designated place

Population12,552
Coordinates32.5762500, -97.2414000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Rendon (-97.2414, 32.57625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.79 $41.58
Premium $4.59 $22.45 $44.90
Diesel $3.99 $19.53 $39.05

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 Rendon. The current time is 14:33:27.

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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.