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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Jackson Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on Avenue H
3.1 mi · 5 min · Avenue H
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Continue on US Highway 90A West
1268 ft · 21 sec · US Highway 90A West
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Turn slight right
73 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto 36th Division Memorial
14.9 mi · 22 min · 36th Division Memorial
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Continue on Commerce Street
10.7 mi · 12 min · Commerce Street
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Keep slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
1817 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on I-10 Frontage Road
1647 ft · 45 sec · I-10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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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
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Turn right onto State Highway 130
1.1 km · 2 min · State Highway 130
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
36.9 mi · 35 min · Pickle Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
874 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35
1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto State Highway 195
34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195
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Turn slight right
80 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 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 Richmond and Killeen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 158.11 mi (254.46 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 12,483 |
| Coordinates | 29.5821800, -95.7607800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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