Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
101.8 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownwood, TX
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Killeen, TX
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The drive from Brownwood, TX to Killeen, TX covers 101.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 183, US Highway 84 East, Central Texas Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37 miles on US 183. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Brownwood, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Brownwood is a city in central Texas. Founded in 1857, it has some of the common origin stories of Texas towns with railroads and oil booms, and it was considered to be the biggest cotton center west of Fort Worth at the turn of the century. What really spurred its growth though was the establishment of a WWII training camp called Camp Bowie. Today, Brownwood is known for its Baptist college Howard Payne University and its reservoir with fishing and swimming nearby.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 101.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 101.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 183 and US Highway 84 East. The longest continuous stretch is about 37 miles on US 183.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
379 ft
Total Descent
919 ft
Highest Point
1,557 ft
~36.4 mi in
Elevation Range
735 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 183 and US Highway 84 East. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 81.7 miles (US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 183 | 37 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| FM 1715 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| West Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| East FM 580 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Early Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Garmon Drive | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brownwood, TX and Killeen, TX.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn slight right onto US 377
Take the ramp onto US 377
Merge onto US 67; US 84; US 377
Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
Continue on US 84; US 183
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
Continue on US 183; US 190
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
Turn left onto FM 580
Continue on FM 580
Turn right onto FM 1715
At end of road, turn left onto US 190
Take the exit
Continue on US 190 Bus
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Brownwood, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brownwood, TX
This is one driving day of about 101.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.9 mi from Brownwood, TX · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Brownwood, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.38 one way
$30.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $16.84 | $33.67 |
| premium | $4.54 | $18.18 | $36.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.48 | $44.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.69 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.91 | $4.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Brownwood on Saturday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
2:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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