How far is Lufkin, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Lufkin, TX to Killeen, TX is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lufkin and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lufkin and Killeen.
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Start on South First Street
704 ft · 22 sec · South First Street
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Turn left onto West Frank Avenue
2050 ft · 56 sec · West Frank Avenue
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Turn right onto North Raguet Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Raguet Street
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Continue on North Raguet Street
1359 ft · 27 sec · North Raguet Street
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Continue on Raguet Street
11.7 mi · 12 min · Raguet Street
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Continue straight
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto 5th Street
39 m · 2 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Houston Avenue
60 m · 6 sec · East Houston Avenue
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
88 m · 9 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Goliad Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Goliad Avenue
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Turn left
71.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
1926 ft · 39 sec · North Earl Rudder Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
727 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Earl Rudder Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on North State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Market Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6
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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 Lufkin and Killeen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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71.4 mi · 01h 21m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lufkin and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lufkin to Killeen?
The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Kurten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Lufkin and 111.5 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.70 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lufkin and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Kurten
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 Kurten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lufkin and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 177.82 mi (286.18 km).
#1 Lufkin
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 34,955 |
| Coordinates | 31.3382400, -94.7291000 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.70 | $59.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.42 | $66.84 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.09 | $72.17 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.38 | $62.77 |
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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