Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
287.8 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from Killeen, TX to Groves, TX covers 287.8 miles and takes about 5h 37m 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, Edwards Drive, I 14 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.96 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
143.9 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 287.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 37m 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 Groves, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edwards Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 14 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Texas Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 53 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South General Bruce Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Groves, TX.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East
Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
Turn right
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979
Continue on Browning Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Continue on North State Highway 6
Continue on North Market Street
Continue on South State Highway 6
Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
Continue on State Highway 6
Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
Turn straight onto State Highway 6
Turn left onto State Highway 105
Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
Continue on Tomball Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road
Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
Continue on Toll 99
Merge slight left onto Grand Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble
Turn left
Turn right onto North Cleveland Street
Turn left onto United States Highway 90 West
Continue on US Highway 90
Turn right onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Take the ramp slight left toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South
Continue on Memorial Boulevard
Turn left onto 39th Street
Turn left onto 9th Avenue
Turn right onto Highway 73
Take the ramp straight toward TX 73 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Groves
Turn straight onto West Parkway Street
Turn slight left onto 39th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.9 miles or 2h 48m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Groves, TX than in the middle of the route.
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 287.8 miles and 5h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.9 mi from Killeen, TX · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 143.9 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Groves, 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 Groves, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$43.96 one way
$87.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $48.18 | $96.36 |
| premium | $4.59 | $52.02 | $104.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.94 | $127.88 |
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: 100.7 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 | 86.3 | 1 | $30.22 | $13.81 |
| Efficient EV | 72 | 0 | $25.18 | $11.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.29 | $18.42 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Groves on Saturday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
70°F
Houston, TX
144 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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