Killeen, TX Road Trips

Killeen, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 45 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 52-mile quick runs to 585-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Killeen, TX spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

105

Longest Drive

585.2 mi

El Paso, TX

Quickest Drive

1h 1m

Hewitt, TX

Plan Around Killeen, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Killeen, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Socorro, TX to Killeen, TX 570.5 mi · 9h 46m Horizon City, TX to Killeen, TX 570 mi · 9h 45m Pecos, TX to Killeen, TX 391.4 mi · 7h 8m Weslaco, TX to Killeen, TX 379.7 mi · 7h 7m

Continue From Killeen, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Killeen, TX to El Paso, TX 585.2 mi · 10h 1m Killeen, TX to Socorro, TX 570.6 mi · 9h 46m Killeen, TX to Pecos, TX 391.3 mi · 7h 8m Killeen, TX to Harlingen, TX 371.9 mi · 6h 55m

Trips from Killeen, TX

Killeen, TX to El Paso, TX

585.2 mi 10h 1m

Killeen, TX to Socorro, TX

570.6 mi 9h 46m

Killeen, TX to Pecos, TX

391.3 mi 7h 8m

Killeen, TX to Harlingen, TX

371.9 mi 6h 55m

Killeen, TX to West Odessa, TX

326.3 mi 6h 9m

Killeen, TX to Odessa, TX

316.6 mi 5h 56m

Killeen, TX to Vernon, TX

288.7 mi 5h 30m

Killeen, TX to Groves, TX

287.8 mi 5h 37m

Killeen, TX to Port Arthur, TX

287.2 mi 5h 35m

Killeen, TX to Nederland, TX

278.7 mi 5h 27m

Killeen, TX to Vidor, TX

277 mi 5h 23m

Killeen, TX to Sienna Plantation, TX

231.7 mi 4h 19m

Killeen, TX to Henderson, TX

229.2 mi 4h 25m

Killeen, TX to Baytown, TX

223.6 mi 4h 24m

Killeen, TX to Alvin, TX

223.6 mi 4h 35m

Killeen, TX to Brownwood, TX

222.6 mi 4h 35m

Killeen, TX to League City, TX

222.5 mi 4h 26m

Killeen, TX to Webster, TX

220.4 mi 4h 24m

Driving from Killeen, TX

The typical drive from Killeen, TX covers about 219 miles and takes around 4h 9m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 585 miles (10h 1m), while the shortest is just 52 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Killeen, TX are El Paso, TX (585.2 mi, 10h 1m), Socorro, TX (570.6 mi, 9h 46m), Pecos, TX (391.3 mi, 7h 8m), Harlingen, TX (371.9 mi, 6h 55m), and West Odessa, TX (326.3 mi, 6h 9m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 219-mile trip from Killeen, TX, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 45 mapped routes leaving Killeen, TX and 60 routes heading into Killeen, TX, covering 105 total connections. Distances range from 52 to 585 miles.

The longest mapped route from Killeen, TX covers 585 miles and takes approximately 10h 1m. Shorter options start at just 52 miles.

The average route from Killeen, TX runs about 219 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 219-mile trip from Killeen, TX costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Killeen, TX include El Paso, TX, Socorro, TX, Pecos, TX and Harlingen, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.