How far is Weslaco, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Weslaco, TX to Killeen, TX is about 379.7 miles (611 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
379.66 mi
07h 07m
Flight
342.91 mi
551.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
342.91 mi
Kilometers
551.86 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
379.66 mi
Kilometers
611.01 km
Drive Time
07h 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 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Weslaco
Thu, Apr 23, 11:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weslaco
2026-04-22T20:54
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Weslaco
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Kenedy
TX

City

From Weslaco
190.3 mi
03h 33m
To Killeen
189.3 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
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 Weslaco and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Texas Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Texas Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Expressway 83

    2799 ft · 56 sec · West Expressway 83

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 2 West, US 83 West

    1237 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto McAllen

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  16. 16

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  18. 18

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  19. 19

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  23. 23

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

    874 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North Interstate 35

    1424 ft · 26 sec · North Interstate 35

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 195

    34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 195

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    80 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weslaco and Killeen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
150 mi · 40%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 15%
State Highway 195
34 mi · 9%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 80
23.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Keep slight right

70.2 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
342.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenedy
03h 33m from Weslaco
Leave By
9:46 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Weslaco 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 Weslaco to Killeen?

The road trip is about 379.7 miles (611 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenedy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.3 miles from Weslaco and 189.3 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.64 one way or $101.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Weslaco and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Kenedy

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

90 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

118 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weslaco and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 342.91 mi (551.86 km).

Weslaco

#1 Weslaco

The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population43,273
Coordinates26.1595200, -97.9908400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Weslaco (-97.99084, 26.15952)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 611 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.4 gal
50.71 L · about $50.64
Round trip
$101.28
26.8 gal · 101.42 L
Estimated CO2
119.1 kg one way
Round trip: 238.2 kg / 525 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.64 $101.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.98 $113.95
Premium $4.59 $61.52 $123.04
Diesel $3.99 $53.51 $107.01

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weslaco and Killeen. The current time is 20:54:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.