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Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
303.7 mi
489 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
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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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Eagle Pass, TX
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The drive from Killeen, TX to Eagle Pass, TX covers 303.7 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 57, TX 130 Toll, South Fort Hood Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.3 miles on US Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.89 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
151.9 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
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This is a 5h 20m highway drive covering 303.7 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 57 and TX 130 Toll. The longest continuous stretch is about 95.3 miles on US Highway 57.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 57 and TX 130 Toll. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.4 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 303.7 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: at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.5 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.5 miles (I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: San Antonio
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130 / 90th Infantry Division Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87 toward I 35, I 10 West, US 87 North: Laredo, El Paso, Austin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 South: Laredo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Killeen, TX and Eagle Pass, TX, road signs point toward El Paso and Austin.
El Paso
Austin
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 57 | 95.3 mi | 1h 46m |
| TX 130 Toll | 86.1 mi | 1h 19m |
| South Fort Hood Street | 33.8 mi | 37m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 33.5 mi | 33m |
| I 10 | 32.7 mi | 33m |
| South Pan Am Expressway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| Jose Lopez Freeway | 8 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Eagle Pass, TX.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn right onto US 190 Bus
Turn left onto TX 195
Take the exit
Continue on North Interstate 35
Take the ramp
Continue on TX 130 Toll
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 10; TX 130
Continue on I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10; US 90; TX 130
Continue on I 10; US 90
Take the exit onto I 10; US 87
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 35
Continue on I 35
Take the exit
Turn straight
Continue on Interstate 35 North
Turn right onto US 57
Turn right onto US 57; US 277
Continue on US 277 Bus
Turn right onto US 277 Bus
Arrive at destination
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.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.9 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eagle Pass, TX than in the middle of the route.
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 303.7 miles and 5h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.9 mi from Killeen, TX · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
152 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 151.9 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.3 miles.
The final approach into Eagle Pass, 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 Eagle Pass, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.89 one way
$91.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
| premium | $4.54 | $54.22 | $108.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.05 | $134.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.89 | $14.58 |
| Efficient EV | 75.9 | 0 | $26.57 | $12.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.5 | 1 | $42.52 | $19.44 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Killeen on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Eagle Pass on Wednesday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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