How far is Killeen, TX from Wells Branch, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Wells Branch, TX is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
54.21 mi
01h 03m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.21 mi
Kilometers
87.25 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wells Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Wells Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Florence
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Killeen
27.2 mi
00h 31m
To Wells Branch
27 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Wells Branch.

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

    33.8 mi · 38 min · South Fort Hood Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    999 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1035 ft · 16 sec · North Interstate 35

  7. 7

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    2999 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South: Austin

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grand Avenue Parkway

    750 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Service Road North

    1019 ft · 19 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Service Road North

  12. 12

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1085 ft · 25 sec · North Interstate 35

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue Parkway

    2491 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wells Port Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wells Port Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Alpha Collier Drive

    772 ft · 36 sec · Alpha Collier Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Quiet Wood Drive

    95 m · 14 sec · Quiet Wood Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quiet Wood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Fort Hood Street
34 mi · 63%
Purple Heart Trail
16.1 mi · 30%
North Interstate 35
0.97 mi · 2%
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.92 mi · 2%
Wells Port Drive
0.87 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue Parkway
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Fort Hood Street

Turn left onto South Fort Hood Street

33.8 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 31m from Killeen
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Wells Branch?

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Killeen and 27 miles from Wells Branch.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wells Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

BUS

Killeen, Texas

32 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

33 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

48 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

51 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Wells Branch. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.76 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Wells Branch

#2 Wells Branch

Census designated place

Population12,120
Coordinates30.4460400, -97.6794500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Wells Branch (-97.67945, 30.44604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.44
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.22 $14.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.24
Premium $4.59 $8.77 $17.54
Diesel $3.99 $7.63 $15.25

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 Wells Branch. The current time is 21:44:00.

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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.