How far is Southlake, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Southlake, TX to Killeen, TX is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Southlake and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southlake and Killeen.
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Start on East Southlake Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Southlake Boulevard
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Continue on West Southlake Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Southlake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Davis Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Davis Boulevard
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Turn left onto Precinct Line Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Precinct Line Road
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Turn right onto Airport Freeway
131 m · 9 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TX 121 South, TX 183 West
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Airport Freeway
1294 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway
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Continue on Airport Freeway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Airport Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
2407 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi · 1 hr 29 min · North South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway
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Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · South W.S. Young Drive
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
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 Southlake and Killeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North South Freeway
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southlake and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Southlake to Killeen?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Southlake and 84 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Southlake and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Abbott
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Whitney City Hall
Town Hall Estates Nursing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abbott.
Waco, TX
Cleburne
McGregor
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Southlake and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 130.74 mi (210.41 km).
#1 Southlake
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 32,280 |
| Coordinates | 32.9412400, -97.1341800 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.26 | $50.51 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
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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