How far is Spring, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Spring, TX to Killeen, TX is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.08 mi
03h 38m
Flight
154.98 mi
249.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.98 mi
Kilometers
249.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.08 mi
Kilometers
299.47 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring
2026-04-22T19:36
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring
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
Hearne
TX

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

From Spring
93 mi
01h 49m
To Killeen
93 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Spring and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Hardy Road

    79 m · 19 sec · East Hardy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Noble Street

    47 m · 9 sec · East Noble Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    1712 ft · 36 sec · West Hardy Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Riley Fuzzel Road

    992 ft · 27 sec · West Riley Fuzzel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Spring Stuebner Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Spring Stuebner Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1779 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

    1440 ft · 38 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Parkway West

  9. 9

    Continue on North Grand Parkway West

    1517 ft · 26 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1432 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Grand Parkway

    1846 ft · 34 sec · Grand Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 Toll West

    2348 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Grand Parkway West

    9 mi · 9 min · North Grand Parkway West

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road

    2631 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Grand Parkway West

    1990 ft · 40 sec · North Grand Parkway West

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tomball Parkway

    136 m · 8 sec · Tomball Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward TBT Toll North

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Tomball Tollway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tomball Tollway

  19. 19

    Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  20. 20

    Continue on Aggie Expressway

    24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 105

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Highway 6

    815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight left

    755 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    49.8 mi · 53 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

    5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Browning Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979

    15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485

    20.4 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 16 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive

    951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South W.S. Young Drive

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  40. 40

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring 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
41 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 6
50.1 mi · 27%
Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 13%
Farm-to-Market Road 485
20.4 mi · 11%
Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 8%
Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 7%
North Grand Parkway West
10.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 6

Merge slight left

49.8 mi · 00h 53m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hearne
01h 49m from Spring
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Hearne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Spring and 93 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.83 one way or $49.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Spring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Hearne

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

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

BUS

Bryan, TX

31 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Temple

76 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

Taylor

85 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Waco, TX

91 mi away
301 South 8th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 154.98 mi (249.41 km).

Spring

#1 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.86 L · about $24.83
Round trip
$49.66
13.14 gal · 49.72 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.83 $49.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.87
Premium $4.59 $30.16 $60.33
Diesel $3.99 $26.23 $52.47

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 Spring and Killeen. The current time is 19:36:33.

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.