How far is Wells Branch, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Wells Branch, TX to Killeen, TX is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
54.44 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.44 mi
Kilometers
87.61 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in Wells Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 8:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wells Branch
2026-04-22T18:48
Arrive Killeen
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wells Branch
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
Florence
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Wells Branch
27.3 mi
00h 32m
To Killeen
27.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Wells Branch and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wells Branch and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on Quiet Wood Drive

    95 m · 19 sec · Quiet Wood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alpha Collier Drive

    772 ft · 39 sec · Alpha Collier Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wells Port Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wells Port Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue Parkway

    2923 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Interstate 35

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North

    1214 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    15 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    874 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wells Branch 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 195
34 mi · 62%
Purple Heart Trail
15 mi · 28%
North Interstate 35
1.34 mi · 2%
TX 195 North
1.31 mi · 2%
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.88 mi · 2%
Wells Port Drive
0.86 mi · 2%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 32m from Wells Branch
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch to Killeen?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Wells Branch and 27.2 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wells Branch and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

BUS

Killeen, Texas

32 mi away
200 East Avenue C
BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

33 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
RAIL

Taylor

48 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Temple

51 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wells Branch and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.76 km).

Wells Branch

#1 Wells Branch

Census designated place

Population12,120
Coordinates30.4460400, -97.6794500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Wells Branch (-97.67945, 30.44604)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.51
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $7.26 $14.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.16 $16.33
Premium $4.59 $8.81 $17.63
Diesel $3.99 $7.67 $15.33

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Wells Branch and Killeen. The current time is 18:48:49.

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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.