How far is Wichita Falls, TX from Killeen, TX?

The driving distance from Wichita Falls, TX to Killeen, TX is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.27 mi
04h 37m
Flight
198.3 mi
319.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.3 mi
Kilometers
319.14 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.27 mi
Kilometers
386.67 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Killeen
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Wichita Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita Falls
2026-04-18T02:12
Arrive Killeen
Sat, Apr 18, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wichita Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Stephenville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Wichita Falls
120.3 mi
02h 18m
To Killeen
120 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita Falls and Killeen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wichita Falls and Killeen.

  1. 1

    Start on Scott Avenue

    160 m · 20 sec · Scott Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    1 km · 1 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holliday Street

    49 m · 5 sec · Holliday Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1544 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.1 km · 51 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  6. 6

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Henry S Grace Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    65.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on East Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 281

    19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

  15. 15

    Continue on North Rice Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · North Rice Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Baker Street

    2594 ft · 1 min · East Baker Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932

    3244 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    19.9 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  20. 20

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932

    3085 ft · 48 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 932

  21. 21

    Turn left

    11.6 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    50 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto FM 116

    22.3 mi · 28 min · FM 116

  24. 24

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116

    1183 ft · 24 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116

    1281 ft · 33 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 116

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Highway 9

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Highway 9

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    1838 ft · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Central Texas Expressway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

    1231 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita Falls 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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry S Grace Freeway
129 mi · 54%
FM 116
22.3 mi · 9%
North US Highway 281
19 mi · 8%
South US Highway 281
18 mi · 7%
Central Texas Expressway
4.1 mi · 2%
Highway 9
3.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stephenville
02h 18m from Wichita Falls
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls to Killeen?

The road trip is about 240.3 miles (386.7 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Stephenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Wichita Falls and 120 miles from Killeen.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Wichita Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Killeen.

Stop Ideas Near Stephenville

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

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

RAIL

Cleburne

78 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

101 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

McGregor

115 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita Falls and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 198.3 mi (319.14 km).

Wichita Falls

#1 Wichita Falls

The most populous city in Wichita County, Texas.

Population105,405
Coordinates33.9137100, -98.4933900
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Killeen

#2 Killeen

The 11th most populous city in Texas.

Population153,991
Coordinates31.1171200, -97.7278000
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita Falls (-98.49339, 33.91371)
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.48 gal
32.09 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.09
16.96 gal · 64.18 L
Estimated CO2
75.4 kg one way
Round trip: 150.7 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.05 $64.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.06 $72.11
Premium $4.59 $38.93 $77.86
Diesel $3.99 $33.86 $67.72

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita Falls and Killeen. The current time is 02:12:45.

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.