Trip from Beaumont, TX to Killeen, TX

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

271.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Beaumont, TX to Killeen, TX covers 271.6 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Willow Street, Park Street, College Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.41 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

135.8 miles from Beaumont, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 271.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Willow Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Willow Street	0 mi	0m
Park Street	0 mi	0m
College Street	0 mi	0m
Wall Street	0 mi	0m
North Cleveland Street	0 mi	0m
West Clayton Street	0 mi	0m
East Grand Parkway North	0 mi	0m
TX 249	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Willow Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Calder Avenue

2

Turn left onto Willow Street

3

Continue on Park Street

4

Turn right onto College Street

5

Continue on Wall Street

6

Continue on College Street

7

Continue straight

8

Turn right onto North Cleveland Street

9

Turn left onto West Clayton Street

10

Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North

11

Take the ramp straight

12

Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway North

13

Take the exit slight right toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road

14

Continue on North Grand Parkway West

15

Turn right onto Tomball Parkway

16

Take the ramp slight left toward TBT Toll North

17

Merge slight left onto Tomball Tollway

18

Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

19

Continue on Aggie Expressway

20

Continue on State Highway 105

21

Turn right onto State Highway 6

22

Take the ramp slight left

23

Merge slight left

24

Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6

25

Continue on South Main Street

26

Turn left onto Browning Street

27

Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979

28

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

29

At the end of the road, turn left

30

Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive

31

Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South

32

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

33

Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway

34

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

35

Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

36

Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive

37

Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

38

Turn right

39

Turn right

40

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 135.8 miles from Beaumont, 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 135.8 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

+

Open the route before leaving Beaumont, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Beaumont, TX

This is one driving day of about 271.6 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaumont, 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

136 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 135.8 mi from Beaumont, TX

Pasadena, 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 135.8 miles from Beaumont, 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	$40.41	$80.82
midgrade	$4.25	$45.47	$90.93
premium	$4.59	$49.09	$98.18
diesel	$3.99	$42.70	$85.39

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 95 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Beaumont, TX to Killeen, TX covers 271.6 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Willow Street, Park Street, College Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.8 miles from Beaumont, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.41 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.