Trip from Alvin, TX to Killeen, TX

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

232.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Alvin, TX to Killeen, TX covers 232.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Gordon Street, Highway 6, TX 288 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

116.4 miles from Alvin, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 232.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Gordon Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Gordon Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 6	0 mi	0m
TX 288 North	0 mi	0m
Nolan Ryan Expressway	0 mi	0m
South Freeway	0 mi	0m
Brazoria County Expressway	0 mi	0m
SHT West	0 mi	0m
South Sam Houston Tollway West	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Gordon Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Sealy Street

2

Turn left onto North Gordon Street

3

Turn left onto West State Highway 6

4

Take the ramp slight right toward TX 288 North

5

Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway

6

Continue on South Freeway

7

Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway

8

Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

9

Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

10

Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Tollway West

11

Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West

12

Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

13

Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North

14

Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

15

Take the exit slight right

16

Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin

17

Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway

18

Take the exit slight right toward College Station, Bryan

19

Keep slight left

20

Turn right

21

Continue straight

22

Turn straight

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Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

24

Continue on South Main Street

25

Turn left onto Browning Street

26

Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979

27

At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485

28

At the end of the road, turn left

29

Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive

30

Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

31

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

32

Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway

33

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

34

Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

35

Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive

36

Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

37

Turn right

38

Turn right

39

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 116.4 miles from Alvin, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 116.4 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Alvin, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alvin, TX

This is one driving day of about 232.7 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alvin, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Houston, TX

116 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.

Popular next leg

Houston, TX to Killeen, TX

199.5 mi · 3h 56m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.4 mi from Alvin, TX

Houston, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houston, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.4 miles from Alvin, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$34.62	$69.24
midgrade	$4.25	$38.95	$77.91
premium	$4.59	$42.06	$84.12
diesel	$3.99	$36.58	$73.16

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 81.4 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alvin, TX to Killeen, TX covers 232.7 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Gordon Street, Highway 6, TX 288 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 116.4 miles from Alvin, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.62 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.