How far is Tomball, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Tomball, TX to Killeen, TX is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tomball and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tomball and Killeen.
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Start on the route
6 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto North Cherry Street
2268 ft · 52 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West Hufsmith Road
1210 ft · 26 sec · West Hufsmith Road
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Continue on Brown-Hufsmith Road
1927 ft · 41 sec · Brown-Hufsmith Road
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Continue on Brown Road
3054 ft · 1 min · Brown Road
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Turn right onto Tomball Parkway
1900 ft · 35 sec · Tomball Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward TBT Toll North
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tomball Tollway
2848 ft · 38 sec · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Aggie Expressway
24.8 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on State Highway 105
5.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn right onto State Highway 6
815 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 6
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Take the ramp slight left
755 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
49.8 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
5.8 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485
20.4 mi · 26 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
951 ft · 21 sec · North General Bruce Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.1 mi · 8 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 Tomball and Killeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tomball to Killeen?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 84.8 miles from Tomball and 84.8 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tomball 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hearne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tomball and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 144 mi (231.74 km).
#1 Tomball
City in Texas
| Population | 11,722 |
| Coordinates | 30.0971600, -95.6160500 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.64 | $45.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.47 | $50.94 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $23.92 | $47.84 |
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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