Origin
Killeen, TX
Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX
Drive Time
8h 1m
Distance
434.8 mi
700 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 53m
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6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Hereford, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX covers 434.8 miles and takes about 8h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Central Texas Expressway, US 190 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.42 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
217.4 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 1m drive with frequent turns across 434.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Texas Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 190 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 1715 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 580 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Avenue J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Key Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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 Hereford, TX.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
11 sec
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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 left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas
13 mi
·
14 min
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US 190 West: Lampasas
7
Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 1715
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East FM 580
9
Continue on East Avenue J
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East Avenue J
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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North Key Avenue
11
Continue on North US Highway 281
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
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North US Highway 281
12
Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183
37 mi
·
40 min
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North US Highway 183
13
At the end of the road, turn left
30 mi
·
34 min
14
Turn left onto Early Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Early Boulevard
15
Continue on East Commerce Street
22 mi
·
25 min
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East Commerce Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Wallis Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
18
Continue on West Walnut Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
19
Continue on State Highway 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
20
Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153
20 ft
·
State Highway 153
21
Turn right onto State Highway 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
22
Continue on Lamar Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
23
Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Northwest Georgia Avenue
24
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland
341 ft
·
8 sec
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I 20 West: Midland
25
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
5 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27
Keep slight left
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
28
Turn right onto South Avenue F
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue F
29
Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Avenue F
30
Turn straight onto Ralls Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ralls Road
31
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East 15th Street
32
Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
33
Continue on Highway 84
20 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 84
34
Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35
Continue on East Highway 84
6.8 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
36
Continue on Slaton Road
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Slaton Road
37
Continue on Avenue Q South Drive
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue Q South Drive
38
Turn left onto Clovis Road
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Clovis Road
39
Continue on Highway 84
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 84
40
Continue on US Highway 84
16 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 84
41
Turn right onto Delano Avenue
322 ft
·
9 sec
·
Delano Avenue
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto Delano Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Delano Avenue
43
Turn right onto North Eastside Avenue
21 mi
·
22 min
·
North Eastside Avenue
44
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
45
Turn straight
21 mi
·
22 min
46
Turn left
21 mi
·
31 min
47
Turn right onto West 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 1st Street
48
Turn left
243 ft
·
18 sec
49
Arrive at your 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 217.4 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 4h into the drive.
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 96 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 217.4 miles or 4h 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 217.4 miles or 4h
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 6h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hereford, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Killeen, 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 Killeen, TX
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hereford, TX
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Killeen, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 217.4 mi from Killeen, TX · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
217 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 Sweetwater, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
217 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Sweetwater, TX after about 217 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 217.4 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hereford, TX
The final approach into Hereford, 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 Hereford, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hereford, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.42 one way
$132.84 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $72.79 | $145.57 |
| premium | $4.59 | $78.59 | $157.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $96.60 | $193.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 152.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.4 | 1 | $45.65 | $20.87 |
| Efficient EV | 108.7 | 1 | $38.05 | $17.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.9 | 2 | $60.87 | $27.83 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 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.
Destination
Hereford, TX
Afternoon in Hereford on Sunday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
Sweetwater, TX
217 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.
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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
8h 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 Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX covers 434.8 miles and takes about 8h 1m 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 West. 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 217 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 217.4 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 $66.42 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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