Trip from Killeen, TX to Cloverleaf, TX

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

211.1 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m

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

Downtown Killeen, TX, TX

Killeen, TX

Jeff Stapleton

Downtown Cloverleaf, TX, TX

Cloverleaf, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Killeen, TX to Cloverleaf, TX covers 211.1 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 $32.25 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

105.6 miles from Killeen, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 9m drive with frequent turns across 211.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 9m 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 Cloverleaf, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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.

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 Cloverleaf, 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

6.8 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
8

Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
9

Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive

0.2 mi · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive
10

Turn slight right

223 ft · 8 sec
11

Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Central Avenue
12

Turn left onto North 3rd Street

217 ft · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
13

Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

12 mi · 14 min · West Adams Avenue
14

Turn right

20 mi · 25 min
15

Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979

15 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
16

Continue on Browning Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Browning Street
17

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
18

Continue on North State Highway 6

6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
19

Continue on North Market Street

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
20

Continue on South State Highway 6

14 mi · 14 min · South State Highway 6
21

Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway

30 mi · 31 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
22

Continue on State Highway 6

3.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 6
23

Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
24

Turn straight onto State Highway 6

0.2 mi · 24 sec · State Highway 6
25

Turn left onto State Highway 105

5.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
26

Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway

25 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
27

Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway

3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
28

Continue on Tomball Tollway

7.0 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
29

Continue on Tomball Parkway

7.8 mi · 8 min · Tomball Parkway
30

Take the exit slight right toward SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway East

1.0 mi · 2 min · SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway East
31

Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Tollway West

1.6 mi · 1 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
32

Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
33

Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

9.3 mi · 10 min · North Sam Houston Parkway West
34

Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway East

13 mi · 15 min · North Sam Houston Tollway East
35

Continue on East Sam Houston Parkway North

1.7 mi · 1 min · East Sam Houston Parkway North
36

Take the exit slight right toward Woodforest Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Woodforest Boulevard
37

Turn straight onto East Sam Houston Parkway North

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Sam Houston Parkway North
38

Turn right onto Woodforest Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Woodforest Boulevard
39

Turn left onto Barbara Mae Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Barbara Mae Street
40

Turn right onto Waxahachie Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Waxahachie Street
41

Turn left onto Hollywood Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Hollywood Street
42

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 105.6 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 2h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cloverleaf, 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 211.1 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 105.6 mi from Killeen, TX · 2h 4m into the drive

Downtown Austin, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Austin, TX

106 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

Austin, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.6 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cloverleaf, TX

The final approach into Cloverleaf, 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 Cloverleaf, 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

$32.25 one way

$64.49 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $35.34 $70.68
premium $4.59 $38.16 $76.31
diesel $5.64 $46.90 $93.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.3 0 $22.17 $10.13
Efficient EV 52.8 0 $18.47 $8.44
EV Truck/SUV 84.4 1 $29.55 $13.51

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Killeen, TX

Evening in Killeen on Sunday

Local time

5:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cloverleaf, TX

Evening in Cloverleaf on Sunday

Local time

5:13 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

12 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 9m 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 Cloverleaf, TX covers 211.1 miles and takes about 4h 9m 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 105.6 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 $32.25 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 straightforward 4h 9m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Killeen, TX to Cloverleaf, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Killeen, TX to Cloverleaf, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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