How far is White Settlement, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from White Settlement, TX to Killeen, TX is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
153.78 mi
02h 49m
Flight
114.57 mi
184.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.57 mi
Kilometers
184.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.78 mi
Kilometers
247.48 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in White Settlement
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Settlement
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Killeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Settlement
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
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From White Settlement
77 mi
01h 24m
To Killeen
76.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

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 White Settlement and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Settlement and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on White Settlement Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · White Settlement Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Grants Lane

    1318 ft · 36 sec · South Grants Lane

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    85 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Lockheed Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lockheed Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, TX 183 South: Alta Mere Drive

    1413 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 183 South: Alta Mere Drive

    1296 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Calmont Avenue

    61 m · 8 sec · Calmont Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Alta Mere Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Alta Mere Drive

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Weatherford Traffic Circle

    1214 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Southwest Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco

    2891 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway

    13.1 mi · 14 min · Central Texas Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South W.S. Young Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right

    25 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Settlement 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
78 mi · 51%
Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 25%
Central Texas Expressway
13.1 mi · 8%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 4%
Southwest Boulevard
4.19 mi · 3%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

78 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 24m from White Settlement
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving White Settlement 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 White Settlement to Killeen?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from White Settlement and 76.8 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.52 one way or $41.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around White Settlement and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near West

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

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

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Settlement and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 114.57 mi (184.39 km).

White Settlement

#1 White Settlement

City in Texas

Population17,776
Coordinates32.7595700, -97.4583500
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: White Settlement (-97.45835, 32.75957)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $20.52
Round trip
$41.04
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.52 $41.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.09 $46.18
Premium $4.59 $24.93 $49.86
Diesel $3.99 $21.68 $43.36

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 White Settlement and Killeen. The current time is 23:08:00.

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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.