Origin
Killeen, TX
Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
3:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Flower Mound, TX
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
178.8 mi
288 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Flower Mound, TX
Action Construction Equipment Ltd. - ACE
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Killeen to Flower Mound, you are looking at a straightforward 178.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 18 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $27 on fuel for the trek, which relies on a combination of the Central Texas Expressway, the Purple Heart Trail, and I-35E. Since the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It is a practical connection between two central Texas hubs, providing a direct link for those traveling north.
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
89.4 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 178.8-mile transit offers a mixed driving profile, with highway travel accounting for 53% of the total distance. You will encounter varying road conditions, starting with a significant 70.8-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment. The experience shifts from the regional expressway layout to the busier, high-traffic environment of I-35E as you approach the Flower Mound area. While the route involves steady highway cruising, the transition between these major arteries keeps the drive from feeling purely monotonous. Expect a functional, high-speed pace that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 70.8 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 around 94.4 miles in near I 35E.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 178.8 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 94.4 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.9 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.2 miles (TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
94.4 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
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I 35E
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E toward I 35E: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35E: Dallas
9
156.9 mi into trip
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~2h 48m in
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TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
7
159.2 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
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TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport No...
7
169.8 mi into trip
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~3h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 121 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward TX 121 North
7
171.3 mi into trip
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~3h 4m in
Take the exit toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Gr...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Killeen, TX to Flower Mound, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
Dfw Airport
156.9 mi in
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~2h 48m
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via TX 183
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 70.8 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 35E | 62.5 mi | 1h 6m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| SH 114 TEXpress | 9.9 mi | 9m |
| South Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Long Prairie Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| SH 183 TEXpress | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 70.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Flower Mound, TX.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
83 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto US 190 Bus
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Use the none lane.
4
Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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Edwards Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 14 East, US 190 East
6
Merge onto I 14; US 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 190
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 35
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35E
63 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 35E
Toward I 35E: Dallas
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183
0.8 mi
·
48 sec
·
John W Carpenter Freeway
Exit 433A
Toward TX 183: Irving, DFW Airport
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 183 TEXpress
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
9.9 mi
·
9 min
·
SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express West Toll: DFW Airport North Entry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Toward TX 121: DFW International Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto TX 114
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 121 North: DFW Airport
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 121 North
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto International Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
International Parkway
19
Merge onto TX 121
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
TX 121
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward FM 2499 North: Stars and Stripes Way, Grapevine Mills Parkway, Grapevine Mills Mall
22
Keep slight left at fork onto FM 2499
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grapevine Mills Parkway
Toward Flower Mound
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on FM 2499
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Long Prairie Road
Use the none lane.
24
Turn left onto Flower Mound Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Flower Mound Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto McKamy Creek Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
McKamy Creek Road
Use the left lane.
26
At end of road, turn right onto Simmons Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Simmons Road
27
Turn left onto Hide-A-Way Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hide-A-Way Lane
28
Turn left onto Lake Coves Drive
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lake Coves Drive
29
Turn right onto Wanda Lane
220 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wanda Lane
30
Arrive at destination
Wanda Lane
Trip Plan
To keep your 3 hour and 18 minute drive smooth, try to time your departure to avoid the heaviest congestion on I-35E. Since the route only requires one planned stop, you can easily handle the 178.8-mile distance in a single push without needing to break up the journey overnight. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 70.8-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Trail, as this is your longest period away from major service centers. Because the trip is short and straightforward, utilize that single stop for a quick stretch rather than an extended break. Staying flexible with your timing is your best strategy for navigating the transition from the open expressway to the denser traffic nearing your 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.4 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 1h 36m 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 Flower Mound, 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.
+
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 178.8 miles and 3h 18m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 70.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.4 mi from Killeen, TX · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.4 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.
Arriving in Flower Mound, TX
The final approach into Flower Mound, 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 Flower Mound, 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
$27.31 one way
$54.63 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.93 | $59.86 |
| premium | $4.59 | $32.32 | $64.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.72 | $79.45 |
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: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.77 | $8.58 |
| Efficient EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.5 | 0 | $25.03 | $11.44 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Flower Mound, TX
Afternoon in Flower Mound on Sunday
Local time
3:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 18m 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 Flower Mound, TX covers 178.8 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, I 35E, Central Texas Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89.4 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 $27.31 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 178.8 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: at 94.4 miles (I 35E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 156.9 miles (TX 183 / John W Carpenter Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 159.2 miles (TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Killeen, TX to Flower Mound, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dfw Airport along the way.
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