Trip from Del Rio, TX to Killeen, TX

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

289.5 mi

466 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Del Rio, TX to Killeen, TX covers 289.5 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Veterans Boulevard, Highway 377, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.22 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

144.8 miles from Del Rio, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 289.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Veterans Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Del Rio, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Veterans Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 377	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kerrville Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
TX 16	Unavailable	Refreshing
Fredericksburg Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 16	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Veterans Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Del Rio, TX and Killeen, TX.

Start on Spur 297

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Spur 297

Continue on Veterans Boulevard

4.3 mi · 6 min · Veterans Boulevard

Keep slight right

22 mi · 25 min

Turn right onto US Highway 377

49 mi · 49 min · US Highway 377

Continue on West Main Street

0.5 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto North US Highway 377

8.0 mi · 12 min · North US Highway 377

Turn right onto Kerrville Road

50 mi · 54 min · Kerrville Road

Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: San Antonio

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 10 East: San Antonio

Merge slight left

17 mi · 16 min

Take the exit slight right toward TX 16

0.3 mi · 37 sec · TX 16

Turn left onto Fredericksburg Road

5.7 mi · 6 min · Fredericksburg Road

Continue on South State Highway 16

14 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 16

Turn right onto Friendship Lane

2.9 mi · 5 min · Friendship Lane

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street

Continue on East US Highway 290

27 mi · 30 min · East US Highway 290

Continue on West Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto North Nugent Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Nugent Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto North US Highway 281

16 mi · 17 min · North US Highway 281

Continue on South US Highway 281

17 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

Continue on South Water Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · South Water Street

Continue on North US Highway 281

20 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281

Turn right onto E E Ohnmeiss Drive

0.2 mi · 32 sec · E E Ohnmeiss Drive

Continue on Central Texas Expressway

26 mi · 29 min · Central Texas Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

0.2 mi · 30 sec · T.J. Mills Boulevard

Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Turn left

82 ft · 8 sec

Turn right

75 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 144.8 miles from Del Rio, TX, or about 2h 45m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.8 miles or 2h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 31m

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 Del Rio, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Del Rio, TX

This is one driving day of about 289.5 miles and 5h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Del Rio, 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 144.8 mi from Del Rio, TX · 2h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

San Antonio, TX

145 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

Kerrville, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

San Antonio, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.8 miles from Del Rio, 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

$44.22 one way

$88.45 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$48.46	$96.93
premium	$4.59	$52.33	$104.65
diesel	$5.64	$64.32	$128.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.9	1	$30.40	$13.90
Efficient EV	72.4	0	$25.33	$11.58
EV Truck/SUV	115.8	1	$40.53	$18.53

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Del Rio, TX

Afternoon in Del Rio on Sunday

Local time

1:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Killeen, TX

Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday

Local time

1:40 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

6 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

5h 31m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Del Rio, TX to Killeen, TX covers 289.5 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Veterans Boulevard, Highway 377, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.8 miles from Del Rio, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.22 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.

This is a straightforward 5h 31m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Del Rio, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Del Rio, TX to Killeen, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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