How far is Killeen, TX from Stephenville, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Stephenville, TX is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.23 mi
02h 06m
Flight
81.19 mi
130.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.19 mi
Kilometers
130.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.23 mi
Kilometers
175.79 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stephenville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-23T02:46
Arrive Stephenville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killeen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Evant
TX

Town of the United States

From Killeen
54.6 mi
01h 03m
To Stephenville
54.7 mi
01h 03m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    2733 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 190 Business: Copperas Cove

    2872 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Highway 9

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 9

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 116

    2624 ft · 52 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  9. 9

    Continue on FM 116

    22.4 mi · 28 min · FM 116

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    11.6 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932

    3244 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  14. 14

    Continue on East Baker Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · East Baker Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Rice Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Rice Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on South Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South State Highway 108

    1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108

  21. 21

    Continue on South Graham Avenue

    3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on South Graham Street

    1773 ft · 36 sec · South Graham Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Graham Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
36.3 mi · 33%
FM 116
22.4 mi · 20%
West Main Street
11.6 mi · 11%
Central Texas Expressway
4.25 mi · 4%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
3.08 mi · 3%
Highway 9
2.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

FM 116

Continue on FM 116

22.4 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evant
01h 03m from Killeen
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy near Stephenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Killeen and 54.7 miles from Stephenville.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Evant

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

52 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

56 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

71 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Stephenville. Straight-line distance: 81.19 mi (130.67 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Stephenville

City in Texas, USA

Population21,687
Coordinates32.2207000, -98.2022600
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Stephenville (-98.20226, 32.2207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.59 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.10
7.7 gal · 29.18 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.55 $29.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.74
Premium $4.59 $17.68 $35.35
Diesel $3.99 $15.37 $30.75

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 Stephenville. The current time is 02:46:27.

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.