How far is La Porte, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from La Porte, TX to Killeen, TX is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Porte and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Porte and Killeen.
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Start on North Broadway Street
29 m · 6 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2999 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Street
915 ft · 18 sec · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 146 North
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 West: Pasadena, Houston
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.7 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 South, SHT: Sam Houston Tollway
152 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
2539 ft · 51 sec · Pasadena Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto SHT
79 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway South
95 m · 6 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the ramp straight toward SHT North
1147 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Sam Houston Tollway South
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North
4.6 mi · 5 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
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Continue on East Sam Houston Tollway North
13 mi · 15 min · East Sam Houston Tollway North
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway East
8.7 mi · 10 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 249 South
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.1 km · 1 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Turn right onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
1552 ft · 27 sec · Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 249 North
947 ft · 23 sec · Tomball Parkway Frontage Road
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Merge slight left onto Tomball Parkway
7.4 mi · 8 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485
20.4 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · South W.S. Young Drive
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
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 La Porte 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.
State Highway 6
Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Porte and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Porte to Killeen?
The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
College Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from La Porte and 113.4 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.23 one way or $60.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Porte and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near College Station
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 College Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Porte and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 190.02 mi (305.81 km).
#1 La Porte
City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 35,775 |
| Coordinates | 29.6657800, -95.0193700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.02 | $68.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.73 | $73.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
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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