How far is Killeen, TX from Southlake, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Southlake, TX is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
165.2 mi
03h 07m
Flight
130.74 mi
210.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.74 mi
Kilometers
210.41 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.2 mi
Kilometers
265.86 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southlake
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 16, 4:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-15T22:30
Arrive Southlake
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Killeen
82.7 mi
01h 33m
To Southlake
82.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

    52.1 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street

    1325 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Airport Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Airport Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3029 North: Precinct Line Road, Hurstview Drive

    2868 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Airport Freeway

    573 ft · 14 sec · Airport Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Precinct Line Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Precinct Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Grapevine Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grapevine Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Colleyville Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Colleyville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Ira E Woods Avenue

    1134 ft · 23 sec · Ira E Woods Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brumlow Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brumlow Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Carroll Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · South Carroll Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Carroll Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Carroll Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Southlake Boulevard

    70 m · 10 sec · East Southlake Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Southlake Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 43%
I 35W
52.1 mi · 32%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 6%
Airport Freeway
9.14 mi · 6%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 35W

Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth

52.1 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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
130.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 33m from Killeen
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Killeen and 82.5 miles from Southlake.

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

The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Whitney City Hall

Whitney , TX
115 W Jefferson Ave, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 3.5/5 4 reviews City government office
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall Estates Nursing

Whitney , TX
101 S San Marcos St, Whitney, TX 76692
Rating 4.5/5 34 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Southlake. Straight-line distance: 130.74 mi (210.41 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Southlake

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population32,280
Coordinates32.9412400, -97.1341800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Southlake (-97.13418, 32.94124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.07 L · about $22.03
Round trip
$44.06
11.66 gal · 44.14 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.03 $44.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.79 $49.58
Premium $4.59 $26.77 $53.53
Diesel $3.99 $23.28 $46.56

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Southlake. The current time is 22:30:00.

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.