How far is Killeen, TX from Sulphur Springs, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Sulphur Springs, TX is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
232.24 mi
04h 08m
Flight
187.05 mi
301.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.05 mi
Kilometers
301.02 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.24 mi
Kilometers
373.76 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sat, Apr 18, 8:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-17T23:49
Arrive Sulphur Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:42 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
Nash
TX

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
116.2 mi
02h 04m
To Sulphur Springs
116.1 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Sulphur Springs.

  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

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    71 mi · 1 hr 14 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 154 , SH 11

    867 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Shannon Road West

    2032 ft · 48 sec · Shannon Road West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    1948 ft · 35 sec · South Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Gilmer Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street West

    35 m · 2 sec · Jefferson Street West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East R L Thornton Freeway
78.5 mi · 34%
Purple Heart Trail
70.8 mi · 30%
I 35E
56.2 mi · 24%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 5%
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 3%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East R L Thornton Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

71 mi · 01h 14m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nash
02h 04m from Killeen
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Sulphur Springs?

The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Nash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Killeen and 116.1 miles from Sulphur Springs.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.95 one way or $61.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Killeen and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Nash

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

54 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

57 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

61 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 Sulphur Springs. Straight-line distance: 187.05 mi (301.02 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Sulphur Springs

#2 Sulphur Springs

City in Texas, USA

Population16,272
Coordinates33.1384500, -95.6010700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Sulphur Springs (-95.60107, 33.13845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31.02 L · about $30.95
Round trip
$61.90
16.38 gal · 62.04 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.95 $61.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.82 $69.65
Premium $4.59 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $3.99 $32.70 $65.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Sulphur Springs. The current time is 23:49:47.

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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.