How far is Killeen, TX from Sherman, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Sherman, TX is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.52 mi
03h 52m
Flight
185.86 mi
299.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.86 mi
Kilometers
299.11 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.52 mi
Kilometers
348.45 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T09:49
Arrive Sherman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 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
Italy
TX

Town in Texas

From Killeen
108.4 mi
01h 56m
To Sherman
108.1 mi
01h 56m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    56.2 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street

    2094 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana

    129 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center

    2206 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    117 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45, US 75: Houston, McKinney

    2421 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    2512 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 75 North: McKinney, Bryan Street East

    1697 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Julius Schepps Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Central Expressway

    45 mi · 48 min · North Central Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on South Henry Hynds Expressway

    10.1 mi · 10 min · South Henry Hynds Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    6.4 mi · 7 min · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 56: Lamar Street, Houston Street

    1016 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto South Sam Rayburn Freeway

    1014 ft · 24 sec · South Sam Rayburn Freeway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Lamar Street

    2127 ft · 42 sec · West Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 33%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 26%
North Central Expressway
45 mi · 21%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 5%
South Henry Hynds Expressway
10.1 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35E

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

56.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Italy
01h 56m from Killeen
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Killeen and 108.1 miles from Sherman.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.87 one way or $57.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Italy

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

72 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Sherman. Straight-line distance: 185.86 mi (299.11 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Sherman

A city in Grayson County, Texas.

Population45,136
Coordinates33.6356600, -96.6088800
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Sherman (-96.60888, 33.63566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.92 L · about $28.87
Round trip
$57.74
15.28 gal · 57.84 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.87 $57.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.97
Premium $4.59 $35.08 $70.15
Diesel $3.99 $30.51 $61.01

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 Sherman. The current time is 09:49:53.

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.