How far is Sugar Land, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Sugar Land, TX to Killeen, TX is about 219 miles (352.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
219 mi
03h 56m
Flight
162.07 mi
260.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.07 mi
Kilometers
260.83 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
219 mi
Kilometers
352.44 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Return by in Sugar Land
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sugar Land
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sugar Land
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colorado
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Sugar Land
109.5 mi
01h 58m
To Killeen
109.5 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Land and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Land and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 90A

    659 ft · 20 sec · US Highway 90A

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 90A

    3.4 mi · 5 min · US Highway 90A

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Grand Parkway South

    2767 ft · 1 min · West Grand Parkway South

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South

    14.2 mi · 16 min · West Grand Parkway South

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, I 10 East: San Antonio, Houston

    2303 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway

    48.2 mi · 49 min · Katy Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West, TX 45 Toll, TX 130 Toll: Austin, Waco, San Antonio

    1574 ft · 22 sec · East State Highway 71

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Highway 130

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    36.9 mi · 35 min · Pickle Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    874 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Land 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 71 West
77.9 mi · 36%
Katy Freeway
48.2 mi · 22%
Pickle Parkway
36.9 mi · 17%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 16%
West Grand Parkway South
14.7 mi · 7%
US Highway 90A
3.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

TX 71 West

Keep slight left

77.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colorado
01h 58m from Sugar Land
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land to Killeen?

The road trip is about 219 miles (352.4 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Colorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Sugar Land and 109.5 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.21 one way or $58.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sugar Land and Mostly Cloudy near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Colorado

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

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

RAIL

Austin

68 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

70 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

78 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

106 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Land and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 162.07 mi (260.83 km).

Sugar Land

#1 Sugar Land

The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population117,875
Coordinates29.6196800, -95.6349500
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Sugar Land (-95.63495, 29.61968)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.25 L · about $29.21
Round trip
$58.42
15.46 gal · 58.5 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.21 $58.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.87 $65.74
Premium $4.59 $35.49 $70.98
Diesel $3.99 $30.87 $61.73

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 Sugar Land and Killeen. The current time is 07:58:39.

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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.