How far is Killeen, TX from West University Place, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to West University Place, TX is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.79 mi
03h 59m
Flight
167.4 mi
269.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.4 mi
Kilometers
269.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.79 mi
Kilometers
319.92 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West University Place
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive West University Place
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Wixon Valley
TX

City in Brazos County, Texas, United States

From Killeen
99.4 mi
01h 59m
To West University Place
99.4 mi
01h 59m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and West University Place.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and West University Place.

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive

    895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979

  16. 16

    Continue on Browning Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  19. 19

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6

  21. 21

    Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 6

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto State Highway 6

    854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 105

    5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

    24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  28. 28

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  29. 29

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    10 mi · 12 min · Tomball Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Houston Rosslyn Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Houston Rosslyn Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Bingle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Bingle Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

    772 ft · 16 sec · Northwest Freeway Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 290 East

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway

  35. 35

    Merge slight right onto West Loop North

    4.2 mi · 5 min · West Loop North

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, US 59 North: Downtown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    1553 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Newcastle Drive, Weslayan Road

    700 ft · 17 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    776 ft · 16 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Weslayan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Weslayan Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Rice Boulevard

    2338 ft · 1 min · Rice Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Edloe Street

    112 m · 20 sec · Edloe Street

  43. 43

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and West University Place.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 15%
Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 12%
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 8%
South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 7%
West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 6%
Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Earl Rudder Freeway

Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
167.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wixon Valley
01h 59m from Killeen
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near West University Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to West University Place?

The road trip is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Wixon Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Killeen and 99.4 miles from West University Place.

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

The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near West University Place.

Stop Ideas Near Wixon Valley

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

11 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

83 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Temple

105 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

106 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and West University Place. Straight-line distance: 167.4 mi (269.41 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
West University Place

#2 West University Place

City in Harris County, Texas, U.

Population15,496
Coordinates29.7180100, -95.4338300
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: West University Place (-95.43383, 29.71801)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.55 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
14.02 gal · 53.1 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.49 $52.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.81 $59.61
Premium $4.59 $32.18 $64.37
Diesel $3.99 $27.99 $55.98

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 West University Place. The current time is 20:03:57.

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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.