How far is Sulphur Springs, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Sulphur Springs, TX to Killeen, TX is about 234 miles (376.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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.
City in Bowie County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sulphur Springs and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur Springs and Killeen.
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Start on Jefferson Street West
35 m · 4 sec · Jefferson Street West
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Turn left onto Gilmer Street
77 m · 5 sec · Gilmer Street
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Turn straight onto Gilmer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Gilmer Street
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Continue on South Broadway Street
1479 ft · 31 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Industrial Drive West
561 ft · 11 sec · Industrial Drive West
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Take the ramp slight left
990 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
78.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton 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 Sulphur Springs 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.
South R L Thornton Freeway
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur Springs to Killeen?
The road trip is about 234 miles (376.6 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Nash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Sulphur Springs and 116.9 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.21 one way or $62.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur Springs and Partly Sunny near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Nash
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Nash.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur Springs and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 187.05 mi (301.02 km).
#1 Sulphur Springs
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 16,272 |
| Coordinates | 33.1384500, -95.6010700 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.21 | $62.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.12 | $70.24 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.92 | $75.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.98 | $65.96 |
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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