Origin
Canyon Lake, TX
Morning in Canyon Lake on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
134.6 mi
217 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canyon Lake, TX
Artūras Kokorevas
Killeen, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX covers 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Canyon Lake Drive, Robin Hood Drive, Lighthouse Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.34 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.3 miles from Canyon Lake, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Killeen, TX
Full guide →Killeen is a city in the Central Hill Country of Texas. It is home to U.S. Army installation Fort Cavasos, one of the largest military bases in the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 134.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 134.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Canyon Lake Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon Lake Drive | — | — |
| Robin Hood Drive | — | — |
| Lighthouse Drive | — | — |
| Oblate Drive | — | — |
| Cranes Mill Road | — | — |
| Highway 46 West | — | — |
| North Walnut Avenue | — | — |
| Interstate 35 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Canyon Lake Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Lake, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on Sherwood Drive
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sherwood Drive
2
Continue on Canyon Lake Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Canyon Lake Drive
3
Continue on Robin Hood Drive
509 ft
·
26 sec
·
Robin Hood Drive
4
Continue on Robin Hood Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Robin Hood Drive
5
Turn left onto Lighthouse Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lighthouse Drive
6
Continue on Oblate Drive
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Oblate Drive
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cranes Mill Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cranes Mill Road
8
Keep slight right
7.8 mi
·
10 min
9
At the end of the road, turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
10
Turn straight onto State Highway 46 West
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 46 West
11
Continue on North Walnut Avenue
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North Walnut Avenue
12
Turn left onto Interstate 35 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 35 South
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 35 North
14
Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 35
364 ft
·
4 sec
·
Interstate Highway 35
15
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
48 mi
·
52 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
16
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
17
Take the exit slight right toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
18
Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
19
Continue on North Interstate 35
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Interstate 35
20
Turn left onto State Highway 195
34 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 195
21
Turn slight right
262 ft
·
10 sec
22
Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
23
Turn left
82 ft
·
8 sec
24
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.3 miles from Canyon Lake, TX, or about 1h 21m 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.3 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m
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 Canyon Lake, 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 Canyon Lake, TX
This is one driving day of about 134.6 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Canyon Lake, 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 67.3 mi from Canyon Lake, TX · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.3 miles from Canyon Lake, 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
$20.34 one way
$40.68 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $22.26 | $44.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.78 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.84 | $8.61 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Morning in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
8:51 AM
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
1 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
2h 43m 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 Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX covers 134.6 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Canyon Lake Drive, Robin Hood Drive, Lighthouse Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.3 miles from Canyon Lake, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Canyon Lake, TX to Killeen, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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