Origin
Addison, TX
Afternoon in Addison on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, TX to Killeen, TX
Drive Time
3h
Distance
167.4 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, TX
Thomas balabaud
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Addison to Killeen covers 167.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours behind the wheel. Because this journey stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can easily complete the trip in a single day. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to cover the distance. Since the route relies on local roads like Belt Line Road and Addison Road rather than major interstates, it offers a hands-on driving experience that differs from a standard highway commute. This drive is best suited as a straightforward day trip, providing enough flexibility to head out in the morning and reach your destination by midday without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.7 miles from Addison, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local thoroughfares like Addison Circle, Addison Road, and Belt Line Road, which keeps your focus sharp throughout the 3-hour duration. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on Addison Circle, you should prepare for a drive that requires constant attention to turns and neighborhood traffic patterns. This path avoids the high-speed, repetitive nature of major highways, offering a more technical and engaged experience as you transition from the Addison area toward Killeen.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Addison Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Addison, TX to Killeen, TX is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Addison, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Addison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| DNT South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dallas North Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35E South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Stemmons Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Addison Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
12 sec
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the route
2
Turn left
66 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Addison Circle
200 ft
·
11 sec
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Addison Circle
4
Turn left onto Addison Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Addison Road
5
Turn left onto Belt Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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Belt Line Road
6
Turn straight
282 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway
164 ft
·
3 sec
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Dallas Parkway
8
Take the ramp straight toward DNT South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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DNT South
9
Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway
11 mi
·
12 min
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Dallas North Tollway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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I 35E South
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South
328 ft
·
8 sec
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I 35E South
12
Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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North Stemmons Freeway
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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I 35E South
14
Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
15
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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South R L Thornton Freeway
16
Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
South R L Thornton Freeway
17
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
18
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
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Purple Heart Trail
19
Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13 mi
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13 min
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Central Texas Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
21
Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Central Texas Expressway
22
Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi
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2 min
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South W.S. Young Drive
23
Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
24
Turn right
82 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn right
75 ft
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5 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 167.4-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the turn-heavy nature of the route. Since you are staying off the highways, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you don't miss any turns on the local roads that make up the bulk of your path. Leaving during off-peak hours is highly recommended to avoid local congestion on Belt Line Road and other primary streets. With a fuel budget of $25, filling up before you leave Addison will ensure you have plenty of range to reach Killeen without worry. Remember that this route's lack of highway time means you should prioritize comfort in your vehicle, as you will be actively steering for the entire duration.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.7 miles from Addison, TX, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.7 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Addison, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Addison, TX
This is one driving day of about 167.4 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Addison, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.7 mi from Addison, TX · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.7 miles from Addison, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Killeen, TX
The final approach into Killeen, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Killeen, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.57 one way
$51.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| premium | $4.59 | $30.26 | $60.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67 | 0 | $23.44 | $10.71 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Killeen, TX
Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
3:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Addison, TX to Killeen, TX covers 167.4 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Addison Circle, Addison Road, Belt Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.7 miles from Addison, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Addison, TX to Killeen, TX is easy. At 3h with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Addison, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Addison, TX to Killeen, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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