How far is Killeen, TX from White Settlement, TX?
The driving distance from Killeen, TX to White Settlement, TX is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Killeen and White Settlement.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and White Settlement.
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Start on the route
23 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
2510 ft · 55 sec · Edwards Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East
3164 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
10.7 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
37.8 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Abilene
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West: Abilene
1139 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 820 North
2093 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on I 820 North
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward White Settlement Road
1273 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jim Wright Freeway
947 ft · 19 sec · South Jim Wright Freeway
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Turn right onto White Settlement Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · White Settlement Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Settlement Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Killeen and White Settlement.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35W
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
45 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White Settlement.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Killeen to White Settlement?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Killeen and 77.5 miles from White Settlement.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Killeen and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near White Settlement.
Stop Ideas Near West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Lacy-Lakeview City Hall
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and White Settlement. Straight-line distance: 114.57 mi (184.39 km).
#1 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 White Settlement
City in Texas
| Population | 17,776 |
| Coordinates | 32.7595700, -97.4583500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Settlement (-97.45835, 32.75957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
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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