Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning in El Paso on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Killeen, TX
Drive Time
10h 1m
Distance
585.1 mi
942 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 52m
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6 AM
10h 1m
8 AM
10h 19m
10 AM
10h 8m
12 PM
10h 6m
3 PM
10h 9m
5 PM
10h 19m
8 PM
9h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Paso, TX
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Killeen, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Killeen, TX covers 585.1 miles and takes about 10h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, United States Highway 190, Ranch Road 864 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 384.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $89.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
292.6 miles from El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 585.1 miles and 10h 1m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and United States Highway 190.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 384.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and United States Highway 190. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Franklin Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 585.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 385 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Franklin Avenue
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~1m in
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I 10; US 180
Merge onto I 10; US 180
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
385 mi into trip
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~6h 8m in
Take the exit toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 404
Toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
6
565 mi into trip
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~9h 37m in
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US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
581.9 mi into trip
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~9h 55m in
Take the exit toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
Between El Paso, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.
Loop 467
385 mi in
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~6h 8m
Rm 864: Fort Mckavett
385 mi in
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~6h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 384.2 mi | 6h 7m |
| United States Highway 190 | 79.8 mi | 1h 37m |
| Ranch Road 864 | 42 mi | 45m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| West US Highway 190 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| US 183 | 15.2 mi | 15m |
| East US Highway 190 | 11.2 mi | 11m |
| FM 1715 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 384.2 mi, about 6h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Mesa Street
2
Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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East Franklin Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 East
4
Merge onto I 10; US 180
167 mi
·
2 hr 43 min
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I 10; US 180
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10
217 mi
·
3 hr 23 min
·
I 10
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 404
Toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett
7
Turn left onto Loop 467
263 ft
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6 sec
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Loop 467
8
Continue on Loop 467
0.2 mi
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11 sec
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Loop 467
9
Continue on RM 864
42 mi
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45 min
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Ranch Road 864
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 190
16 mi
·
17 min
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West US Highway 190
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Frisco Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 190
11 mi
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11 min
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East US Highway 190
13
Continue on US 190
19 mi
·
27 min
·
United States Highway 190
14
Continue on US 190
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Menard Highway
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Bridge Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
131 ft
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1 sec
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Commerce Street
17
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
218 ft
·
5 sec
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Church Street
18
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
327 ft
·
14 sec
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Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 190; US 377
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
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Bridge Street
20
Turn right onto US 190
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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Boy Street
21
Continue on US 190
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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United States Highway 190
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190
15 mi
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15 min
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US 183; US 190
23
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
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4 sec
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North US Highway 281
24
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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North Key Avenue
25
Turn left onto FM 580
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue J
26
Continue on FM 580
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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East FM 580
27
Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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FM 1715
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 190
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
30
Continue on US 190 Bus
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
31
Turn left
83 ft
·
8 sec
32
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 292.6 miles from El Paso, TX, or about 4h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 384.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 129 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 292.6 miles or 4h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 292.6 miles or 4h 42m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 51m
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 El Paso, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 293 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Killeen, TX
Aim for roughly 293 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from El Paso, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 384.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 292.6 mi from El Paso, TX · 4h 42m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
193 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
386 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Kerrville, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
293 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 293 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 292.6 miles from El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 384.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 293 miles or 5 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Killeen, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$89.38 one way
$178.75 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
205 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $97.95 | $195.89 |
| premium | $4.59 | $105.76 | $211.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $129.99 | $259.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 204.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 175.5 | 2 | $61.44 | $28.08 |
| Efficient EV | 146.3 | 1 | $51.20 | $23.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 234 | 2 | $81.91 | $37.45 |
Gas CO2
205 kg
EV CO2
68 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
9:25 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from El Paso, TX to Killeen, TX covers 585.1 miles and takes about 10h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, United States Highway 190, Ranch Road 864. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 293 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 292.6 miles from El Paso, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $89.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 585.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Franklin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 10; US 180): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 385 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between El Paso, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Loop 467 and Rm 864: Fort Mckavett.
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