Origin
Killeen, TX
Morning in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
11:39 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
9/10
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 South Benson Street, North US Highway 281, Morgan Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.3 miles on South Benson Street. 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.
Drive Character
The drive from Killeen, TX to Burkburnett, TX covers 253.5 miles and takes about 4h 51m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Benson Street is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 253.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 7.9 miles (TX 9 / Highway 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
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
7.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
|
TX 9 / Highway 9
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 9 / Highway 9 toward TX 9: Gatesville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 9: Gatesville
8
241.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 38m in
|
I 44; US 277; US 281 / Central Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; US 277; US 281 / Central Freeway toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Burkburnett, Lawton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: B...
7
251.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward TX 240: Burkburnett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward TX 240: Burkburnett
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Benson Street | 67.3 mi | 1h 17m |
| North US Highway 281 | 51.9 mi | 57m |
| Morgan Mill Road | 39.9 mi | 44m |
| FM 116 | 22.4 mi | 28m |
| FM 1241 | 19.9 mi | 21m |
| West Main Street | 11.6 mi | 11m |
| Central Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 4.3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
South Benson Street
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Burkburnett, TX.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
83 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto US 190 Bus
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
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 right at fork onto US 190 Bus
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 190 Bus
Toward US 190 Business: Copperas Cove
7
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 9
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 9
Toward TX 9: Gatesville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto FM 116
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Farm-to-Market Road 116
9
Continue on FM 116
22 mi
·
28 min
·
FM 116
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
12 mi
·
11 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto FM 932
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 932
12
Turn left onto FM 1241
20 mi
·
21 min
·
FM 1241
13
Continue on FM 932
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 932
14
Continue on FM 932
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Baker Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 281
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Rice Street
16
Continue on US 281
19 mi
·
20 min
·
North US Highway 281
17
Continue on US 281
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Walnut Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 281; TX 6
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 2nd Street
19
Continue on US 281; TX 6
18 mi
·
20 min
·
North US Highway 281
20
Continue on US 281
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Road
21
Continue on US 281
40 mi
·
44 min
·
Morgan Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on US 281
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Oak Avenue
23
Continue on US 281; FM 3027
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North US Highway 281
24
Continue on US 281
67 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
South Benson Street
25
Continue on US 281
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Henry S Grace Freeway
26
Merge onto US 82; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
28
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44; US 277; US 281
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Freeway
Toward I 44 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Burkburnett, Lawton
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
30
Continue on I 44; US 277; US 281
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Red River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward TX 240: Burkburnett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on South Red River Expressway
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Red River Expressway
33
Turn slight left onto TX 240
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheppard Road
34
Continue on Loop 267
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Avenue D
35
Turn right onto TX 240
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 3rd Street
36
Arrive at destination
TX 240
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.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 miles.
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 6m 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.
The longest stretch is on South Benson Street for about 67.3 miles.
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.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before South Benson Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
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
11:39 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 South Benson Street, North US Highway 281, Morgan Mill Road. 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 253.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 7.9 miles (TX 9 / Highway 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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