How far is Pecan Grove, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Pecan Grove, TX to Killeen, TX is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
213.34 mi
03h 51m
Flight
157.39 mi
253.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.39 mi
Kilometers
253.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.34 mi
Kilometers
343.34 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Pecan Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pecan Grove
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pecan Grove
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
Smithville
TX

City in Texas

From Pecan Grove
106.7 mi
01h 55m
To Killeen
106.6 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pecan Grove and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on Plantation Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Plantation Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    558 ft · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Mason Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Mason Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Grand Parkway South Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 North

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    7.4 mi · 9 min · West Grand Parkway South

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    48.2 mi · 49 min · Katy Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West, TX 45 Toll, TX 130 Toll: Austin, Waco, San Antonio

    1574 ft · 22 sec · East State Highway 71

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Highway 130

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    36.9 mi · 35 min · Pickle Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    874 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pecan Grove 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.9 mi · 36%
Katy Freeway
48.2 mi · 23%
Pickle Parkway
36.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 16%
West Grand Parkway South
7.44 mi · 3%
Mason Road
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithville
01h 55m from Pecan Grove
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pecan Grove 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 Pecan Grove to Killeen?

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Smithville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Pecan Grove and 106.6 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pecan Grove and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Smithville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Smithville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithville.

RAIL

Austin

64 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

67 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

76 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

106 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pecan Grove and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 157.39 mi (253.29 km).

Pecan Grove

#1 Pecan Grove

Census designated place

Population15,963
Coordinates29.6260700, -95.7316200
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Pecan Grove (-95.73162, 29.62607)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.5 L · about $28.46
Round trip
$56.91
15.06 gal · 57 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $28.46 $56.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.02 $64.04
Premium $4.59 $34.57 $69.14
Diesel $3.99 $30.07 $60.13

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 Pecan Grove and Killeen. The current time is 23:32:47.

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.