How far is Leon Valley, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Leon Valley, TX to Killeen, TX is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leon Valley and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leon Valley and Killeen.
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Start on Bandera Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bandera Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Loop 410
114 m · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 410
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 410 East
1117 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Connally Loop
13.2 mi · 15 min · Connally Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Austin
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
29.4 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
1.1 mi · 2 min
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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 Leon Valley and Killeen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 00h 52m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley to Killeen?
The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 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?
Onion Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Leon Valley and 74.7 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124 miles (199.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leon Valley and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Onion Creek
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 Onion Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leon Valley and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 124.02 mi (199.59 km).
#1 Leon Valley
City in Texas
| Population | 12,301 |
| Coordinates | 29.4952300, -98.6186300 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.45 | $44.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
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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