How far is Missouri City, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Missouri City, TX to Killeen, TX is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Brazos County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Missouri City and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Missouri City and Killeen.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
1870 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
3220 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Beltway 8, Sam Houston Tollway
1884 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
2877 ft · 56 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll North
2265 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
1.1 km · 48 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Take the exit slight right
1692 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
2548 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
35.5 mi · 41 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
700 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right
993 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight
57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Missouri City 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
Turn straight
57.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Missouri City and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Missouri City to Killeen?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Wixon Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Missouri City and 103.6 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Missouri City and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Wixon Valley
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 Wixon Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Missouri City and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 166.63 mi (268.16 km).
#1 Missouri City
The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.
| Population | 75,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6185700, -95.5377200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.62 | $55.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.19 | $58.38 |
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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