How far is Killeen, TX from Robstown, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Robstown, TX is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.9 miles (370 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
255.85 mi
04h 48m
Flight
229.89 mi
369.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.89 mi
Kilometers
369.97 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.85 mi
Kilometers
411.75 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Robstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Robstown
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
128.2 mi
02h 24m
To Robstown
127.6 mi
02h 24m

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
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right

    1648 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US Route 181

    65 m · 6 sec · US Route 181

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1.1 km · 1 min · US Highway 181

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E

    538 ft · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    2.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44 East: Corpus Christi

    1218 ft · 30 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 77

    1.1 km · 1 min · North US Highway 77

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Avenue A

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Avenue A

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    114 m · 12 sec · South 1st Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Main Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · East Main Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
58.7 mi · 23%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 22%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 16%
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 13%
US Highway 181 South
16.4 mi · 6%
US Highway 181
12.9 mi · 5%
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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
229.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
02h 24m from Killeen
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Robstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 128.2 miles from Killeen and 127.6 miles from Robstown.

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

The direct path is about 229.9 miles (370 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.12 one way or $68.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Robstown. Straight-line distance: 229.89 mi (369.97 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Robstown

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

Population11,133
Coordinates27.7903000, -97.6688800
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Robstown (-97.66888, 27.7903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.18 L · about $34.12
Round trip
$68.25
18.06 gal · 68.36 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.12 $68.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.79
Premium $4.59 $41.46 $82.91
Diesel $3.99 $36.06 $72.11

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 Robstown. The current time is 00:46:26.

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.