How far is Odessa, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Odessa, TX to Killeen, TX is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 55m 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
316.43 mi
05h 57m
Flight
277.96 mi
447.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
277.96 mi
Kilometers
447.34 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.43 mi
Kilometers
509.25 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Odessa
Sun, Apr 12, 9:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Odessa
2026-04-11T21:56
Arrive Killeen
Sun, Apr 12, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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
5:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Odessa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Paint Rock
TX

Town of the United States

From Odessa
158.1 mi
02h 58m
To Killeen
158.4 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Grant Avenue

    4 m · 7 sec · North Grant Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Grant Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    107 m · 9 sec · East Interstate 20

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East: Midland

    720 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Garden City Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Highway 158

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

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North

    2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Church Street

    47 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Highway 190

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

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  21. 21

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  23. 23

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  24. 24

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  25. 25

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

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway

  26. 26

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

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 South
119 mi · 38%
East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 19%
United States Highway 190
61 mi · 19%
I 20 East
20.6 mi · 6%
Central Texas Expressway
16.9 mi · 5%
FM 1715
6.35 mi · 2%
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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
277.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paint Rock
02h 58m from Odessa
Leave By
5:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Odessa 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 Odessa to Killeen?

The road trip is about 316.5 miles (509.3 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Odessa and 158.4 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 277.9 miles (447.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.21 one way or $84.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Odessa and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Odessa and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 277.96 mi (447.34 km).

Odessa

#1 Odessa

The second most populous city in Ector County, Texas.

Population125,413
Coordinates31.8456800, -102.3676400
Altitude884
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Odessa (-102.36764, 31.84568)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.17 gal
42.27 L · about $42.21
Round trip
$84.42
22.34 gal · 84.54 L
Estimated CO2
99.3 kg one way
Round trip: 198.5 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.21 $84.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.49 $94.99
Premium $4.59 $51.28 $102.56
Diesel $3.99 $44.60 $89.20

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Odessa and Killeen. The current time is 21:56:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.