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Trip from Killeen, TX to Lewisville, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

175.5 mi

282 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Bell County, Texas, United States

Killeen, TX

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city in Denton and Dallas counties in Texas, United States

Lewisville, TX

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Trip Overview

The drive from Killeen, TX to Lewisville, TX covers 175.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 $26.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

87.7 miles from Killeen, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 175.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m 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 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 175.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Killeen, TX to Lewisville, TX is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Killeen, TX to Lewisville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Edwards Drive
I 14 East
Central Texas Expressway
Purple Heart Trail
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
I 35E
North Stemmons Freeway

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 Lewisville, TX.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn left

82 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

5.1 mi · 8 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4

Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Edwards Drive
5

Take the ramp straight toward I 14 East, US 190 East

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 14 East, US 190 East
6

Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

11 mi · 11 min · Central Texas Expressway
7

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

38 mi · 38 min · Purple Heart Trail
8

Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
9

Continue on Purple Heart Trail

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

63 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 35E: Dallas
11

Keep slight right to continue on North Stemmons Freeway

17 mi · 19 min · North Stemmons Freeway
12

Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 Business

0.3 mi · 39 sec · TX 121 Business
13

Turn straight onto South Stemmons Freeway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Stemmons Freeway
14

Turn slight right onto Texas Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Texas Street
15

Continue on South Mill Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Mill Street
16

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 87.7 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 1h 35m 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 39 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.7 miles or 1h 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Killeen, TX

This is one driving day of about 175.5 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 87.7 mi from Killeen, TX · 1h 35m into the drive

city in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West, TX

88 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

Troy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.7 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lewisville, TX

The final approach into Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, 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

$26.52 one way

$53.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $29.03 $58.05
premium $4.54 $31.33 $62.67
diesel $5.61 $38.75 $77.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.7 0 $18.43 $8.42
Efficient EV 43.9 0 $15.36 $7.02
EV Truck/SUV 70.2 0 $24.57 $11.23

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Killeen, TX

Morning in Killeen on Friday

Local time

6:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewisville, TX

Morning in Lewisville on Friday

Local time

6:15 AM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 11m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Lewisville, TX covers 175.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Edwards Drive, I 14 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 87.7 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 $26.52 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Killeen, TX to Lewisville, TX is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Killeen, TX to Lewisville, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Killeen, TX to Lewisville, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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