How far is Killeen, TX from Robinson, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Robinson, TX is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
55.02 mi
01h 04m
Flight
43.55 mi
70.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.55 mi
Kilometers
70.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.02 mi
Kilometers
88.54 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robinson
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 3:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T12:55
Arrive Robinson
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
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
Temple
TX

The most populous city in Bell County, Texas.

From Killeen
27.5 mi
00h 32m
To Robinson
27.5 mi
00h 32m

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
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.8 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1695, FM 3148: Hewitt Drive, Moonlight Drive

    2353 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old Temple Road

    104 m · 7 sec · Old Temple Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Moonlight Drive

    5.5 mi · 7 min · West Moonlight Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Robinson Drive

    3208 ft · 41 sec · South Robinson Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Robinson Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
30.8 mi · 56%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 19%
West Moonlight Drive
5.49 mi · 10%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 9%
Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.69 mi · 1%
South Robinson Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

30.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
00h 32m from Killeen
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Killeen and 27.5 miles from Robinson.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 $7.33 one way or $14.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 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 Robinson.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

RAIL

Temple

315 West Ave B
BUS

Killeen, Texas

37 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

38 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

40 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Robinson. Straight-line distance: 43.55 mi (70.09 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Robinson

City in Texas, USA

Population12,091
Coordinates31.4676700, -97.1147200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Robinson (-97.11472, 31.46767)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
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
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.33
Round trip
$14.66
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.33 $14.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.59 $8.91 $17.81
Diesel $3.99 $7.75 $15.49

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 Robinson. The current time is 12:55:57.

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.