Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
224.9 mi
362 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
The drive from League City, TX to Killeen, TX covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road, I 45 North, Gulf Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.46 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
112.4 miles from League City, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 224.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 45 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TX 249 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Freeway Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Mount Houston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tomball Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between League City, TX and Killeen, TX.
Start on East Main Street
Turn right onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North: Gulf Freeway
Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward TX 249
Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road
Turn left onto West Mount Houston Road
Continue on Tomball Parkway
Continue on Tomball Parkway
Continue on Tomball Tollway
Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
Continue on Aggie Expressway
Continue on State Highway 105
Turn right onto State Highway 6
Take the ramp slight left
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on North State Highway 6
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto Browning Street
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 979
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 485
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at 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.
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 112.4 miles or 2h 12m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving League City, 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 League City, TX
This is one driving day of about 224.9 miles and 4h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.4 mi from League City, TX · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 112.4 miles from League City, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Killeen, 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 Killeen, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.46 one way
$66.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| premium | $4.59 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $35.36 | $70.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.61 | $10.80 |
| Efficient EV | 56.2 | 0 | $19.68 | $9.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90 | 1 | $31.49 | $14.39 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in League City on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
9:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
70°F
Houston, TX
112 mi in
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.
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