How far is Kingsville, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Kingsville, TX to Killeen, TX is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsville and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsville and Killeen.
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Start on South 14th Street
17 m · 5 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn right onto East King Avenue
15.2 mi · 19 min · East King Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street
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Turn right onto King David Drive
31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street
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Continue on United States Highway 183
1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
2447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
874 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto State Highway 195
34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195
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Turn slight right
80 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsville and Killeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pickle Parkway
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kingsville and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsville to Killeen?
The road trip is about 287.1 miles (462.1 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.9 miles from Kingsville and 143.3 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.9 miles (400.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kingsville and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Nixon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nixon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 248.94 mi (400.63 km).
#1 Kingsville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 24,989 |
| Coordinates | 27.5158700, -97.8561100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.28 | $76.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.07 | $86.15 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.51 | $93.01 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
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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