How far is Killeen, TX from Vernon, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Vernon, TX is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Vernon.
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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
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Keep slight left
2733 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 190 Business: Copperas Cove
2872 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Highway 9
3 mi · 4 min · Highway 9
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 116
2624 ft · 52 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116
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Continue on FM 116
22.4 mi · 28 min · FM 116
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
11.6 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932
1.7 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932
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Turn left
19.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932
3244 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932
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Continue on East Baker Street
2594 ft · 1 min · East Baker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Rice Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Rice Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Walnut Street
2995 ft · 43 sec · South Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 26 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road
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Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue
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Continue on North US Highway 281
14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street
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Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
39.6 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Take the exit slight left toward US 287 Business: Vernon
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
941 ft · 47 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left
765 ft · 56 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and Vernon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Benson Street
Continue on South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Vernon?
The road trip is about 288.8 miles (464.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Killeen and 144.2 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Millsap
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 Millsap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 228.2 mi (367.25 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon
City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,138 |
| Coordinates | 34.1553600, -99.2662800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-99.26628, 34.15536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.78 | $93.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
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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