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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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.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Medina County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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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
86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio
3262 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on 90th Infantry Division Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · 90th Infantry Division Highway
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Continue on Jose Lopez Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jose Lopez Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
923 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South: Laredo
2518 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · South Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144.4 mi · 2 hr 26 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Santa Ursula Avenue
549 ft · 16 sec · Santa Ursula Avenue
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Turn left onto Matamoros Street
2145 ft · 54 sec · Matamoros Street
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Continue on Chihuahua Street
1 mi · 2 min · Chihuahua Street
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Turn right onto North Meadow Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Meadow Avenue
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Turn right onto South Zapata Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Zapata Highway
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Continue on US Highway 83 South
14.2 mi · 16 min · US Highway 83 South
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Continue on United States Highway 83
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min · United States Highway 83
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Continue on North Grant Street
12.4 mi · 14 min · North Grant Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Devine.
San Antonio Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Roma. Straight-line distance: 334.78 mi (538.77 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roma
City in Starr County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 11,476 |
| Coordinates | 26.4050600, -99.0158600 |
| Altitude | 65 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roma (-99.01586, 26.40506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 654 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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