How far is Taylor, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Taylor, TX to Killeen, TX is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
58.04 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.21 mi
67.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.21 mi
Kilometers
67.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.04 mi
Kilometers
93.4 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM CDT
Return by in Taylor
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
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
Serenada
TX

Census designated place

From Taylor
29.1 mi
00h 33m
To Killeen
29 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Taylor and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    136 m · 20 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Talbot Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · Talbot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Toll 130: Waco, Austin

    1662 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto TX 130 Toll North

    45 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto TX 130 Frontage Road

    1056 ft · 29 sec · TX 130 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll North

    1376 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    11.8 mi · 12 min · Pickle Parkway

  10. 10

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

    874 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 195
34 mi · 59%
Pickle Parkway
11.8 mi · 20%
West 2nd Street
9.78 mi · 17%
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
Toll 130
0.32 mi · 1%
TX 130 Toll North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 195

Turn left onto State Highway 195

34 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Serenada
00h 33m from Taylor
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor 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 Taylor to Killeen?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Taylor and 29 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.75 one way or $15.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Serenada

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

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

RAIL

Taylor

31 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

47 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Austin

48 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

49 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 42.21 mi (67.93 km).

Taylor

#1 Taylor

City in Texas, United States

Population17,921
Coordinates30.5707600, -97.4094400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Taylor (-97.40944, 30.57076)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $7.75
Round trip
$15.49
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.75 $15.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.72 $17.43
Premium $4.59 $9.41 $18.82
Diesel $3.99 $8.19 $16.37

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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There is no time difference between Taylor and Killeen. The current time is 21:42:46.

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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.