Origin
Killeen, TX
Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Vidor, TX
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
277 mi
446 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Vidor, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Killeen, TX to Vidor, TX covers 277 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Grand Parkway, US Highway 90, North Earl Rudder Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.9 miles on Grand Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.31 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
138.5 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 23m highway drive covering 277 miles, with most of the trip on Grand Parkway and US Highway 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.9 miles on Grand Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Parkway and US Highway 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 277 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 (US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Turn left onto US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
23.8 mi into trip
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~29m in
Take the exit toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 301
Toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Av...
7
169.7 mi into trip
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~3h 18m in
Take the exit toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Roa...
6
220.8 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
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US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 West
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146 / United States Highway 90 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
266.8 mi into trip
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~5h 10m in
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Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Turn left onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Killeen, TX and Vidor, TX, road signs point toward Fm 2305, Spur 515: Conroe, Toll 99, Fm 1960: Dayton and Humble.
Fm 2305
24 mi in
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~30m
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via South General Bruce Drive
Spur 515: Conroe
130.5 mi in
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~2h 34m
Toll 99
170.6 mi in
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~3h 20m
Fm 1960: Dayton
215 mi in
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~4h 8m
Humble
215 mi in
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~4h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Parkway | 43.9 mi | 46m |
| US Highway 90 | 36 mi | 41m |
| North Earl Rudder Freeway | 30.1 mi | 31m |
| Aggie Expressway | 24.7 mi | 27m |
| FM 485 | 20.4 mi | 25m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 979 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| South State Highway 6 | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| West Adams Avenue | 12 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Parkway
— 43.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Vidor, TX.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
83 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto US 190 Bus
5.1 mi
·
8 min
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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
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 301
Toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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South General Bruce Drive
Toward TX 53, FM 2305
10
Turn slight right
222 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn slight right onto TX 53
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Avenue
12
Turn left onto TX 53; Spur 290
216 ft
·
3 sec
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North 3rd Street
13
Turn right onto TX 53
12 mi
·
14 min
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West Adams Avenue
14
Turn right onto FM 485
20 mi
·
25 min
·
FM 485
15
Turn left onto FM 979
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 979
16
Continue on FM 979
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Browning Street
17
Turn right onto TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
18
Continue on TX 6
6.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North State Highway 6
19
Continue on US 79; TX 6
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
20
Continue on US 190; TX 6
14 mi
·
14 min
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South State Highway 6
21
Continue on US 190; TX 6
30 mi
·
31 min
·
North Earl Rudder Freeway
22
Continue on TX 6
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 6
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
24
Turn straight onto TX 105
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 6
25
Turn left onto TX 105
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 105
26
Turn straight onto TX 249
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Aggie Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on TBT
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Tomball Tollway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward TX 99 Toll: Grand Parkway, Boudreaux Road
Use the slight right lane.
30
Turn straight onto TX 249
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Tomball Parkway
31
Turn left onto North Grand Parkway West
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Grand Parkway West
32
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward Toll 99
33
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
44 mi
·
46 min
·
Grand Parkway
Use the none lane.
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward FM 1960: Dayton, Humble
35
Turn left onto FM 1960
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 1960
36
Turn right onto TX 321
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Cleveland Street
37
Turn left onto US 90; TX 146
10 mi
·
11 min
·
United States Highway 90 West
Use the none lane.
38
Continue on US 90
36 mi
·
41 min
·
US Highway 90
Use the none lane.
39
Turn left onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
40
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 10 East
41
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 10 East, US 90 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North
42
Continue on I 10; US 90; US 69; US 96; US 287
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10; US 90; US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward Lake Charles
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 860
Toward FM 105: Vidor
44
Continue on West Freeway Boulevard South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Freeway Boulevard South
Use the straight / left / none lanes.
45
Turn left onto FM 105
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the none lane.
46
Turn right
243 ft
·
20 sec
47
Turn right
377 ft
·
28 sec
48
At end of road, turn right onto East Freeway Boulevard North
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Freeway Boulevard North
49
Turn straight
196 ft
·
8 sec
50
Arrive at 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 138.5 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.5 miles or 2h 43m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vidor, 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 277 miles and 5h 23m.
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 Grand Parkway for about 43.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.5 mi from Killeen, TX · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 138.5 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vidor, TX
The final approach into Vidor, 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 Vidor, 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
$42.31 one way
$84.63 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.37 | $92.74 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.07 | $100.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.54 | $123.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Tomball Tollway
(4.7 mi)
$0.33
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.1 | 1 | $29.08 | $13.30 |
| Efficient EV | 69.3 | 0 | $24.24 | $11.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.8 | 1 | $38.78 | $17.73 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Vidor, TX
Afternoon in Vidor on Sunday
Local time
2:40 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
8 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
5h 23m 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 Vidor, TX covers 277 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Parkway, US Highway 90, North Earl Rudder Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.5 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 $42.31 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 277 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 (US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Killeen, TX and Vidor, TX, road signs point toward Fm 2305, Spur 515: Conroe, Toll 99, Fm 1960: Dayton and Humble.
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