Origin
Manor, TX
Morning in Manor on Friday
Local time
8:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manor, TX to Killeen, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manor, TX
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Killeen, TX
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 64-mile drive from Manor, TX to Killeen, TX takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on State Highway 195, Pickle Parkway, and East US Highway 290, with 95% of the journey being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $10, making it an economical option for a quick excursion. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two points within the Great Plains region of Texas, without needing an overnight stop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, as 95% of the route utilizes well-maintained highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 34 miles on State Highway 195, offering a consistent pace. This drive generally maintains a steady speed, making it feel like a continuous journey with minimal slowdowns. It's a route designed for straightforward travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 34 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 195 and Pickle Parkway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Loop 212 / North Lexington Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Turn right onto Loop 212 / North Lexington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward US 290, FM 734: Parmer Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 290, FM 734: Parmer Lane
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge onto TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll / Pickle Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 195 | 34 mi | 38m |
| Pickle Parkway | 25.3 mi | 24m |
| East US Highway 290 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Parmer Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Lexington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Parsons Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 195
— 34 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manor, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on Loop 212; FM 973
255 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Parsons Street
2
Turn right onto Loop 212
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Lexington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 290
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East US Highway 290
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 290, FM 734: Parmer Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 290
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East US Highway 290
6
Turn right onto FM 734
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Parmer Lane
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward TX 45 Toll North, TX 130 Toll North
9
Merge onto TX 45 Toll; TX 130 Toll
25 mi
·
24 min
·
Pickle Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on North Interstate 35
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Interstate 35
12
Turn left onto TX 195
34 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 195
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Turn slight right
263 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto US 190 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left
83 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Manor, TX · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Manor, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Killeen, TX
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.67 one way
$19.34 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $10.59 | $21.17 |
| premium | $4.54 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Killeen, TX
Morning in Killeen on Friday
Local time
8:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Florence, TX
32 mi in
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
2 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
1h 10m 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 Manor, TX to Killeen, TX covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 195, Pickle Parkway, East US Highway 290. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Manor, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Loop 212 / North Lexington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Manor, TX to Killeen, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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