How far is Killeen, TX from Weatherford, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Weatherford, TX is about 159 miles (255.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
158.98 mi
03h 03m
Flight
113.54 mi
182.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.54 mi
Kilometers
182.72 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.98 mi
Kilometers
255.85 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weatherford
Sun, Apr 12, 3:59 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-12T12:56
Arrive Weatherford
Sun, Apr 12, 3:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
Springtown
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Killeen
79.5 mi
01h 31m
To Weatherford
79.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Morgan Mill Road

    27.3 mi · 30 min · Morgan Mill Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    96 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road

    1105 ft · 30 sec · I-20 Service Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Fort Worth

    740 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1467 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 20

    84 m · 6 sec · West Interstate 20

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on West Interstate 20

    2518 ft · 56 sec · West Interstate 20

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bethel Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square

    87 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 281
36.9 mi · 23%
Morgan Mill Road
27.3 mi · 17%
FM 116
22.4 mi · 14%
I 20 East
19.4 mi · 12%
West Main Street
11.6 mi · 7%
Central Texas Expressway
4.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Morgan Mill Road

Continue on Morgan Mill Road

27.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springtown
01h 31m from Killeen
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weatherford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159 miles (255.9 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Springtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Killeen and 79.4 miles from Weatherford.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.20 one way or $42.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Weatherford.

Stop Ideas Near Springtown

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

84 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

87 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Cleburne

97 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Weatherford. Straight-line distance: 113.54 mi (182.72 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

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

#2 Weatherford

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

Population34,698
Coordinates32.7593000, -97.7972500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Weatherford (-97.79725, 32.7593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.24 L · about $21.20
Round trip
$42.40
11.22 gal · 42.48 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.20 $42.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.85 $47.71
Premium $4.59 $25.76 $51.51
Diesel $3.99 $22.40 $44.80

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Weatherford. The current time is 12:56:15.

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.