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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in McLennan County, Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on White Settlement Road
1.2 km · 2 min · White Settlement Road
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Turn right onto South Grants Lane
1318 ft · 36 sec · South Grants Lane
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Turn slight left
85 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lockheed Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lockheed Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East, TX 183 South: Alta Mere Drive
1413 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 183 South: Alta Mere Drive
1296 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Calmont Avenue
61 m · 8 sec · Calmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Alta Mere Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Alta Mere Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Weatherford Traffic Circle
1214 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on Southwest Boulevard
3.2 mi · 4 min · Southwest Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W: Denton, Waco
2173 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South: Waco
2891 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 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 White Settlement 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.
Waco, TX
McGregor
Cleburne
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Settlement and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 114.57 mi (184.39 km).
#1 White Settlement
City in Texas
| Population | 17,776 |
| Coordinates | 32.7595700, -97.4583500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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