How far is Schertz, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Schertz, TX to Killeen, TX is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schertz and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schertz and Killeen.
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Start on 1st Street
18 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto John E Peterson Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · John E Peterson Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roy Richard Drive
3.1 mi · 6 min · Roy Richard Drive
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Turn right onto Interstate 35 North
2433 ft · 42 sec · Interstate 35 North
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
132 m · 9 sec · Interstate Highway 35 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
9.2 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
29.4 mi · 32 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
1.1 mi · 2 min
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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 Schertz and Killeen.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Schertz and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schertz to Killeen?
The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Schertz and 64.8 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Schertz and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schertz and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 112.85 mi (181.62 km).
#1 Schertz
A city in Guadalupe County, Texas.
| Population | 42,440 |
| Coordinates | 29.5521700, -98.2697300 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.47 | $38.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
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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