How far is Killeen, TX from Wichita Falls, TX?

The driving distance from Killeen, TX to Wichita Falls, TX is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
239.91 mi
04h 36m
Flight
198.3 mi
319.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.3 mi
Kilometers
319.14 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.91 mi
Kilometers
386.1 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wichita Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM CDT
Return by in Killeen
Sat, Apr 18, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killeen
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive Wichita Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 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
Stephenville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Killeen
120.1 mi
02h 18m
To Wichita Falls
119.8 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen and Wichita Falls.

  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

    39.9 mi · 44 min · Morgan Mill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Oak Avenue

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Oak Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    14.9 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on South Benson Street

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · South Benson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1 km · 48 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th Street, MPEC

    2269 ft · 56 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto 6th Street

    1320 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Scott Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · Scott Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scott Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Benson Street
67.3 mi · 28%
North US Highway 281
51.9 mi · 22%
Morgan Mill Road
39.9 mi · 17%
FM 116
22.4 mi · 9%
West Main Street
11.6 mi · 5%
Central Texas Expressway
4.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stephenville
02h 18m from Killeen
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killeen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Wichita Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killeen to Wichita Falls?

The road trip is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Killeen and 119.8 miles from Wichita Falls.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.01 one way or $64.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.3 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 Sunny near Wichita Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Stephenville

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

78 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

101 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

115 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killeen and Wichita Falls. Straight-line distance: 198.3 mi (319.14 km).

Killeen

#1 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Wichita Falls

#2 Wichita Falls

The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.

Population105,405
Coordinates33.9137100, -98.4933900
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
End: Wichita Falls (-98.49339, 33.91371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.47 gal
32.05 L · about $32.01
Round trip
$64.02
16.94 gal · 64.1 L
Estimated CO2
75.3 kg one way
Round trip: 150.5 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.01 $64.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.01 $72.03
Premium $4.59 $38.89 $77.77
Diesel $3.99 $33.82 $67.64

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Killeen and Wichita Falls. The current time is 04:39:08.

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.