How far is Richmond, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Richmond, TX to Killeen, TX is about 208.2 miles (335 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
208.16 mi
03h 51m
Flight
158.11 mi
254.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.11 mi
Kilometers
254.46 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.16 mi
Kilometers
335 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, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 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
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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 Richmond
104.1 mi
01h 55m
To Killeen
104 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°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 Richmond and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Avenue H

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Avenue H

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 90A West

    1268 ft · 21 sec · US Highway 90A West

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    73 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 36th Division Memorial

    14.9 mi · 22 min · 36th Division Memorial

  6. 6

    Continue on Commerce Street

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1817 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I-10 Frontage Road

    1647 ft · 45 sec · I-10 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.9 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

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

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    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

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Highway 130

  16. 16

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

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    36.9 mi · 35 min · Pickle Parkway

  18. 18

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

    874 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.9 mi · 37%
Pickle Parkway
36.9 mi · 18%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 16%
I-10 Frontage Road
25.4 mi · 12%
36th Division Memorial
14.9 mi · 7%
Commerce Street
12 mi · 6%
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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithville
01h 55m from Richmond
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Killeen?

The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335 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 104.1 miles from Richmond and 104 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Richmond 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 Richmond and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 158.11 mi (254.46 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Texas, United States of America

Population12,483
Coordinates29.5821800, -95.7607800
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond (-95.76078, 29.58218)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.81 L · about $27.78
Round trip
$55.55
14.7 gal · 55.62 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $27.78 $55.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.25 $62.50
Premium $4.59 $33.74 $67.49
Diesel $3.99 $29.35 $58.70

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 Richmond and Killeen. The current time is 21:44:48.

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.