How far is Stephenville, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Stephenville, TX to Killeen, TX is about 109 miles (175.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.02 mi
02h 06m
Flight
81.19 mi
130.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.19 mi
Kilometers
130.67 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.02 mi
Kilometers
175.45 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Return by in Stephenville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stephenville
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 11:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stephenville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Evant
TX

Town of the United States

From Stephenville
54.6 mi
01h 03m
To Killeen
54.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Graham Street

    1773 ft · 36 sec · North Graham Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Graham Avenue

    3201 ft · 1 min · South Graham Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Highway 108

    1.2 km · 1 min · South State Highway 108

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South US Highway 281

    17.4 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  5. 5

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on North Rice Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Rice Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Baker Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · East Baker Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932

    3244 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  13. 13

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932

    3085 ft · 48 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    50 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto FM 116

    22.3 mi · 28 min · FM 116

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116

    1183 ft · 24 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116

    1281 ft · 33 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Highway 9

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 9

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1838 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Texas Expressway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  22. 22

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

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stephenville and Killeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FM 116
22.3 mi · 20%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 17%
South US Highway 281
17.4 mi · 16%
Central Texas Expressway
4.1 mi · 4%
Highway 9
3.64 mi · 3%
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

FM 116

Turn straight onto FM 116

22.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evant
01h 03m from Stephenville
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stephenville 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 Stephenville to Killeen?

The road trip is about 109 miles (175.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Evant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Stephenville and 54.4 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stephenville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Evant

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

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

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

52 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

56 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

McGregor

71 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

88 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stephenville and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 81.19 mi (130.67 km).

Stephenville

#1 Stephenville

City in Texas, USA

Population21,687
Coordinates32.2207000, -98.2022600
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Stephenville (-98.20226, 32.2207)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.56 L · about $14.55
Round trip
$29.10
7.7 gal · 29.12 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.55 $29.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.37 $32.74
Premium $4.59 $17.68 $35.35
Diesel $3.99 $15.37 $30.75

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 Stephenville and Killeen. The current time is 21:43:04.

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.