Origin
Killeen, TX
Afternoon in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Horizon City, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 45m
Distance
569.9 mi
917 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$86
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 36m
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6 AM
9h 45m
8 AM
10h 3m
10 AM
9h 51m
12 PM
9h 49m
3 PM
9h 52m
5 PM
10h 2m
8 PM
9h 40m
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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Horizon City, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Killeen, TX to Horizon City, TX covers 569.9 miles and takes about 9h 45m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 10, US Highway 190 West, Ranch Road 864 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-haul drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 365.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $86.11 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
284.9 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 365.9 mi | 5h 44m |
| US Highway 190 West | 61 mi | 1h 9m |
| Ranch Road 864 | 42 mi | 45m |
| United States Highway 190 | 18.7 mi | 27m |
| West US Highway 190 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| North US Highway 183 | 15.1 mi | 15m |
| US 190 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| East US Highway 190 | 11.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 365.9 mi, about 5h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Horizon City, TX.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
83 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto US 190 Bus
2.6 mi
·
4 min
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East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 14; US 190
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 190
Toward US 190 West: Lampasas
Use the slight left lane.
7
Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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FM 1715
8
At end of road, turn left onto FM 580
2.6 mi
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2 min
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East FM 580
9
Continue on FM 580
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Avenue J
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190; US 281
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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North Key Avenue
11
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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North US Highway 281
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
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North US Highway 183
13
Turn left onto US 190
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US Highway 190 West
14
Continue on US 190
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Boy Street
15
Turn left onto US 190; US 377
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
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Bridge Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; US 377
127 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street
17
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
356 ft
·
9 sec
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Blackburn Street
18
Turn right onto US 190; US 377
274 ft
·
11 sec
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East Commerce Street
19
Turn left onto US 87; US 190; US 377
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Bridge Street
20
Turn right onto US 190
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Menard Highway
21
Continue on US 190
19 mi
·
27 min
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United States Highway 190
22
Continue on US 190
11 mi
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11 min
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East US Highway 190
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 83; US 190
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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US 83; US 190
24
Turn right onto US 190
16 mi
·
17 min
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West US Highway 190
25
Turn left onto RM 864
42 mi
·
45 min
·
Ranch Road 864
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 10 West: El Paso
27
Merge onto I 10
366 mi
·
5 hr 44 min
·
I 10
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward FM 1281: Horizon City, Socorro
29
Continue on Gateway Boulevard West
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Gateway Boulevard West
30
Keep slight right at fork onto Gateway Boulevard West
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Gateway Boulevard West
31
Turn right onto FM 1281
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Horizon Boulevard
32
Turn left onto Ashford Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Ashford Street
33
Turn right onto Alderwood Manor Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Alderwood Manor Drive
34
Turn left onto Darrington Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Darrington Road
35
Turn right onto Jasper Drive
66 ft
·
2 sec
·
Jasper Drive
36
Arrive at destination
Jasper Drive
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 284.9 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 5h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 365.9 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 125 miles or 2h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 284.9 miles or 5h 12m 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 284.9 miles or 5h 12m
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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Horizon City, 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 285 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Horizon City, TX
Aim for roughly 285 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 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.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 365.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
188 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
376 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 Fort Davis, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
285 mi · about 4.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Big Lake, TX after about 285 miles or 4.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 125 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 284.9 miles from Killeen, 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 365.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 285 miles or 4.9 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge onto I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 190
Keep slight left at fork onto US 190 toward US 190 West: Lampasas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 190 West: Lampasas
5
107.8 mi into trip
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~2h 4m in
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US 190; US 377 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 190; US 377 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
107.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
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US 190; US 377 / East Commerce Street
Turn right onto US 190; US 377 / East Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$86.11 one way
$172.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
199 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $94.26 | $188.52 |
| premium | $4.54 | $101.75 | $203.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $125.83 | $251.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$86
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$216–$326
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 199.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 171 | 2 | $59.84 | $27.36 |
| Efficient EV | 142.5 | 1 | $49.87 | $22.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 228 | 2 | $79.79 | $36.47 |
Gas CO2
199 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (66% 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
Horizon City, TX
Afternoon in Horizon City on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
MDT
Current temp
84°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 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
9h 45m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
569.9 mi / 9h 45m — a long-haul route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. Biggest road: I 10.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 365.9 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US Highway 190 West. You will hit about 27 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 569.9 miles you will encounter 27 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (US 190): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,363 ft
823 ft
Total Climb
4,127 ft
Total Descent
927 ft
Highest Point
4,363 ft
~488.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,540 ft
Notable High Points
4,363 ft at ~488.4 miles
+405 ft prominence
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?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 45m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 365.9 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 285 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Horizon City, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (US 190): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Horizon City, TX before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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