How far is Midland, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Midland, TX to Killeen, TX is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 10m 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
296.23 mi
05h 35m
Flight
263.21 mi
423.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.21 mi
Kilometers
423.6 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
296.23 mi
Kilometers
476.74 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM CDT
Return by in Midland
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midland
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:35 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
5:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midland
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Live Oak
TX

City in Texas

From Midland
147.9 mi
02h 47m
To Killeen
148.3 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midland and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wall Street

    14 m · 6 sec · West Wall Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Big Spring Street

    3046 ft · 49 sec · South Big Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Florida Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Florida Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Garden City Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Garden City Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Highway 158

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    47 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  17. 17

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  19. 19

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  20. 20

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 South
119 mi · 40%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 21%
United States Highway 190
61 mi · 21%
Central Texas Expressway
16.9 mi · 6%
FM 1715
6.35 mi · 2%
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue straight

104 mi · 01h 55m

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Live Oak
02h 47m from Midland
Leave By
5:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midland 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 Midland to Killeen?

The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Live Oak is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Midland and 148.3 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 5:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.49 one way or $78.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midland and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midland and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 263.21 mi (423.6 km).

Midland

#1 Midland

The 21st most populous city in Texas.

Population147,069
Coordinates31.9973500, -102.0779100
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Midland (-102.07791, 31.99735)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 477 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.45 gal
39.57 L · about $39.49
Round trip
$78.98
20.9 gal · 79.14 L
Estimated CO2
92.9 kg one way
Round trip: 185.7 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $39.49 $78.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.43 $88.87
Premium $4.59 $47.98 $95.95
Diesel $3.99 $41.73 $83.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Midland and Killeen. The current time is 07:58:03.

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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.