How far is Killeen, TX from Richmond, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Richmond, TX is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Richmond.
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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
37 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 130
3226 ft · 2 min · State Highway 130
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Turn left onto East State Highway 71
126 m · 7 sec · East State Highway 71
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 71 East: Houston
1.2 km · 48 sec · East State Highway 71
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Continue on Texas State Highway 71
102.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Texas State Highway 71
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
1005 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Frontage Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Frontage Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Meyer Street
11.9 mi · 14 min · Meyer Street
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Continue on 36th Division Memorial
14.9 mi · 22 min · 36th Division Memorial
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 90A West
1674 ft · 28 sec · US Highway 90A West
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Continue on Avenue I
1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue I
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Keep slight left to continue on Avenue H
1.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue H
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Continue on Jackson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Texas State Highway 71
Continue on Texas State Highway 71
102 mi · 01h 47m
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 Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Richmond?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Killeen and 104.1 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Partly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Smithville
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 Smithville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 158.11 mi (254.46 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 12,483 |
| Coordinates | 29.5821800, -95.7607800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-95.76078, 29.58218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.74 | $67.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
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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