Origin
Killeen, TX
Morning in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Burkburnett, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 51m
Distance
253.5 mi
408 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 38m
★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killeen, TX
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Burkburnett, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Killeen, TX to Burkburnett, TX covers 253.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Central Texas Expressway, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.30 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
126.8 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting 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 4h 51m. Total distance: 253.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m 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 4h 51m drive with frequent turns across 253.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Veterans Memorial 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 51m 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 Killeen, TX to Burkburnett, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | — | — |
| Central Texas Expressway | — | — |
| US 190 | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Farm-to-Market Road 116 | — | — |
| FM 116 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Farm-to-Market Road 932 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Burkburnett, TX.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
82 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on US 190 Business: Copperas Cove
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 190 Business: Copperas Cove
7
Keep slight right to continue on Highway 9
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 9
8
Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 116
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Farm-to-Market Road 116
9
Continue on FM 116
22 mi
·
28 min
·
FM 116
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
12 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 932
12
Turn left
20 mi
·
21 min
13
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 932
14
Continue on East Baker Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Baker Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Rice Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rice Street
16
Continue on North US Highway 281
19 mi
·
20 min
·
North US Highway 281
17
Continue on South Walnut Street
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Walnut Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 2nd Street
19
Continue on North US Highway 281
18 mi
·
20 min
·
North US Highway 281
20
Continue on East Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Road
21
Continue on Morgan Mill Road
40 mi
·
44 min
·
Morgan Mill Road
22
Continue on South Oak Avenue
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Oak Avenue
23
Continue on North US Highway 281
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North US Highway 281
24
Continue on South Benson Street
67 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
South Benson Street
25
Continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Henry S Grace Freeway
26
Merge slight right onto Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
27
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
28
Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
29
Keep slight right to continue on Central Freeway
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Freeway
30
Continue on South Red River Expressway
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Red River Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward TX 240: Burkburnett
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
TX 240: Burkburnett
32
Continue on South Red River Expressway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Red River Expressway
33
Turn slight left onto Sheppard Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheppard Road
34
Continue on South Avenue D
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue D
35
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
East 3rd Street
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 126.8 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 2h 25m 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 56 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.8 miles or 2h 25m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burkburnett, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Killeen, 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 Killeen, TX
This is one driving day of about 253.5 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Killeen, 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 126.8 mi from Killeen, TX · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.8 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burkburnett, TX
The final approach into Burkburnett, 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 Burkburnett, 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
$38.30 one way
$76.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $41.93 | $83.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $45.26 | $90.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.97 | $111.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.62 | $12.17 |
| Efficient EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.18 | $10.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.49 | $16.22 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 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
Burkburnett, TX
Morning in Burkburnett on Saturday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
13 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
4h 51m 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 Killeen, TX to Burkburnett, TX covers 253.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Central Texas Expressway, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.8 miles from Killeen, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.30 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 51m 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 Killeen, TX to Burkburnett, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Killeen, TX to Burkburnett, 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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