How far is Vernon, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Vernon, TX to Killeen, TX is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Killeen.
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Start on the route
44 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
620 ft · 47 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 287 East
3053 ft · 1 min · US Highway 287 East
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Take the ramp straight
1720 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Continue straight
65.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on South US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Rice Street
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Turn left onto East Baker Street
2594 ft · 1 min · East Baker Street
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932
3244 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932
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Turn straight
19.9 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932
1.1 mi · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932
3085 ft · 48 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 932
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Turn left
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit right
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 116
22.3 mi · 28 min · FM 116
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116
1183 ft · 24 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116
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Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116
1281 ft · 33 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116
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Turn left onto Highway 9
3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 9
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Merge slight right
1838 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Central Texas Expressway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
1231 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left
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 Vernon 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.
Henry S Grace Freeway
Continue straight
65.2 mi · 01h 13m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Killeen?
The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Millsap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Vernon and 144.2 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 6:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.51 one way or $77.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Vernon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Millsap
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 Millsap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 228.2 mi (367.25 km).
#1 Vernon
City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States
| Population | 10,138 |
| Coordinates | 34.1553600, -99.2662800 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| 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: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.51 | $77.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.78 | $93.56 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
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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