How far is San Angelo, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to Killeen, TX is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
184.98 mi
03h 30m
Flight
161.74 mi
260.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.98 mi
Kilometers
297.7 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in San Angelo
Fri, Apr 17, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Angelo
2026-04-17T05:44
Arrive Killeen
Fri, Apr 17, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Angelo
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
Richland Springs
TX

Town of the United States

From San Angelo
92.4 mi
01h 45m
To Killeen
92.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harris Avenue

    22 m · 9 sec · East Harris Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Chadbourne Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Chadbourne Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Beauregard Avenue

    2397 ft · 54 sec · West Beauregard Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Abe Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Abe Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bryant Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Bryant Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 87 South

    71.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · US Highway 87 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1076 ft · 21 sec · Commerce Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Church Street

    47 m · 2 sec · Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  12. 12

    Continue on United States Highway 190

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

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  17. 17

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  18. 18

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  19. 19

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

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Central Texas Expressway

  20. 20

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

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Angelo 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87 South
71.2 mi · 39%
United States Highway 190
61 mi · 33%
Central Texas Expressway
16.9 mi · 9%
FM 1715
6.35 mi · 3%
South Bryant Boulevard
4.14 mi · 2%
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87 South

Continue on US Highway 87 South

71.2 mi · 01h 17m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland Springs
01h 45m from San Angelo
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Angelo and Partly Sunny near Killeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Angelo to Killeen?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Richland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from San Angelo and 92.6 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Angelo and Partly Sunny near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Richland Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richland Springs, 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 Richland Springs.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

113 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

117 mi away
200 East Avenue C

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.3 km).

San Angelo

#1 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: San Angelo (-100.43704, 31.46377)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.71 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.35
13.06 gal · 49.42 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.68 $49.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.53
Premium $4.59 $29.98 $59.96
Diesel $3.99 $26.07 $52.15

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between San Angelo and Killeen. The current time is 05:44:29.

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.