Origin
Kilgore, TX
Afternoon in Kilgore on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kilgore, TX to Killeen, TX
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
215.1 mi
346 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kilgore, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Kilgore, TX to Killeen, TX covers 215.1 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gladewater Street, Highway 135 North, TX 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.86 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
107.5 miles from Kilgore, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 215.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gladewater Street 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 4h 5m 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 Kilgore, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gladewater Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 135 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chandler Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 31 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jed Robinson Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gladewater Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilgore, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto Gladewater Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gladewater Street
3
Turn right onto State Highway 135 North
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Highway 135 North
4
Take the exit slight right toward TX 31
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
TX 31
5
Turn left onto State Highway 31 West
26 mi
·
30 min
·
State Highway 31 West
6
Continue on Chandler Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chandler Highway
7
Continue on State Highway 31 West
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 31 West
8
Continue on East Highway 31
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Highway 31
9
Continue on State Highway 31 East
21 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 31 East
10
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jed Robinson Loop
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
13
Keep slight left
446 ft
·
14 sec
14
Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 31 West
15
Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Royall Boulevard
16
Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 31 East
17
Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
18
Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Corsicana Bypass
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
19 mi
·
21 min
·
West State Highway 31
20
Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
21
Continue on State Highway 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
22
Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East US Highway 84
23
Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
24
Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Waco Drive
25
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
26
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 35 South, US 77 South
27
Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
28
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
29
Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
30
Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
31
Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Texas Expressway
32
Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South W.S. Young Drive
33
Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
34
Turn right
82 ft
·
8 sec
35
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
36
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 107.5 miles from Kilgore, TX, or about 2h 2m 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 107.5 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
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 Kilgore, 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 Kilgore, TX
This is one driving day of about 215.1 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kilgore, 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 107.5 mi from Kilgore, TX · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.5 miles from Kilgore, 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
$32.86 one way
$65.72 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $36.01 | $72.02 |
| premium | $4.59 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.59 | $10.32 |
| Efficient EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86 | 1 | $30.11 | $13.77 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Killeen, TX
Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
3:18 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
5 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
4h 5m 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 Kilgore, TX to Killeen, TX covers 215.1 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gladewater Street, Highway 135 North, TX 31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.5 miles from Kilgore, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.86 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 4h 5m 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 Kilgore, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kilgore, TX to Killeen, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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