How far is Pecos, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Pecos, TX to Killeen, TX is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Killeen.
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Start on East 6th Street
20 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Cedar Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street
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Take the exit left toward I 20 East: Odessa
1781 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
94.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
1.5 km · 2 min · East Interstate 20
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Turn right onto Garden City Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden City Highway
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Continue on East State Highway 158
61.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · East State Highway 158
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 87 North
2.6 mi · 3 min · US Highway 87 North
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
104.4 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Turn left onto Church Street
47 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
100 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Boy Street
635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street
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Continue on United States Highway 190
61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.2 mi · 16 min
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281
79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue J
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
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Continue on East FM 580
2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580
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Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway
16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
3 mi · 5 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 Pecos and Killeen.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pecos and Mostly Sunny near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pecos to Killeen?
The road trip is about 391.3 miles (629.8 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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?
Grape Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.5 miles from Pecos and 195.9 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.1 miles (548.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $52.19 one way or $104.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pecos and Mostly Sunny near Killeen.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 341.1 mi (548.95 km).
#1 Pecos
City in Texas
| Population | 10,488 |
| Coordinates | 31.4229100, -103.4932300 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| 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: 630 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 52m |
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 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.72 | $117.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $63.40 | $126.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.14 | $110.29 |
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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