How far is Mission, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Mission, TX to Killeen, TX is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission and Killeen.
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Start on East Tom Landry Street
41 m · 10 sec · East Tom Landry Street
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Turn left onto North Conway Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Conway Avenue
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Turn left onto US 83 Exwy Service Road
47 m · 3 sec · US 83 Exwy Service Road
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Continue on East Expressway 83
3058 ft · 1 min · East Expressway 83
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Take the ramp straight toward I 2 East, US 83 East
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
57.1 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Mission and Killeen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 69C North
Keep slight right
70.2 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mission and 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 Mission to Killeen?
The road trip is about 377.3 miles (607.2 km) and usually takes 07h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.1 miles from Mission and 188.2 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.30 one way or $100.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mission and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Kenedy
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 Kenedy.
San Antonio Station
San Marcos Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 340.57 mi (548.09 km).
#1 Mission
A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
| Population | 84,496 |
| Coordinates | 26.2159100, -98.3252900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 607 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $50.30 | $100.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.59 | $113.19 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.11 | $122.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.15 | $106.29 |
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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