How far is Killeen, TX from Roma, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Roma, TX is about 406.6 miles (654.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334.8 miles (538.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
406.57 mi
07h 08m
Flight
334.78 mi
538.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.78 mi
Kilometers
538.77 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
406.57 mi
Kilometers
654.31 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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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 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roma
Sun, Apr 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Mon, Apr 13, 4:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T14:33
Arrive Roma
Sun, Apr 12, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:08 PM to 2:38 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Devine
TX

City in Medina County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
203.6 mi
03h 34m
To Roma
202.9 mi
03h 34m

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
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin

    923 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo

    2518 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    144.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  19. 19

    Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue

    549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Matamoros Street

    2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Chihuahua Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Zapata Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 83 South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 83

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83

  26. 26

    Continue on North Grant Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · North Grant Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Grant Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
144 mi · 36%
TX 130 Toll South
86.3 mi · 21%
United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 13%
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 8%
I 10 West
33.2 mi · 8%
US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

144 mi · 02h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.8 mi
334.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Devine
03h 34m from Killeen
Leave By
9:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Roma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 406.6 miles (654.3 km) and usually takes 07h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Devine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.6 miles from Killeen and 202.9 miles from Roma.

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

The direct path is about 334.8 miles (538.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.23 one way or $108.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Roma.

Stop Ideas Near Devine

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

52 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Roma. Straight-line distance: 334.78 mi (538.77 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
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#2 Roma

City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America

Population11,476
Coordinates26.4050600, -99.0158600
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Roma (-99.01586, 26.40506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 654 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.35 gal
54.31 L · about $54.23
Round trip
$108.46
28.7 gal · 108.62 L
Estimated CO2
127.5 kg one way
Round trip: 255.1 kg / 562 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $54.23 $108.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $61.02 $122.03
Premium $4.59 $65.88 $131.76
Diesel $3.99 $57.30 $114.60

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 Roma. The current time is 14:33:26.

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.