Origin
McAllen, TX
Morning in McAllen on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McAllen, TX to Killeen, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
370.2 mi
596 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
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6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McAllen, TX
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Killeen, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from McAllen, TX to Killeen, TX covers 370.2 miles and takes about 6h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 10th Street, Pecan Boulevard, West Ferguson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.94 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
185.1 miles from McAllen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 57m drive with frequent turns across 370.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 10th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McAllen, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pecan Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ferguson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cage Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69C North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nueces Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| King David Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 10th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAllen, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on West Business 83
23 ft
·
4 sec
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West Business 83
2
Turn right onto North 10th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 10th Street
3
Turn right onto Pecan Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Pecan Boulevard
4
Continue on West Ferguson Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Ferguson Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Cage Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Cage Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 69C North, US 281 North
79 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 69C North, US 281 North
7
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
9
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
10
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
12
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
13
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
14
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
15
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
16
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
17
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
18
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
19
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
20
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
21
Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
22
Continue on North Interstate 35
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Interstate 35
23
Turn left onto State Highway 195
34 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 195
24
Turn slight right
262 ft
·
10 sec
25
Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
26
Turn left
82 ft
·
8 sec
27
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 185.1 miles from McAllen, TX, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.1 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving McAllen, 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 McAllen, TX
This is one driving day of about 370.2 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from McAllen, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.1 mi from McAllen, TX · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
185 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 185.1 miles from McAllen, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.94 one way
$111.88 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
130 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $61.23 | $122.46 |
| premium | $4.54 | $66.10 | $132.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $81.74 | $163.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.1 | 1 | $38.87 | $17.77 |
| Efficient EV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.39 | $14.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.1 | 1 | $51.83 | $23.69 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
43 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
Killeen, TX
Morning in Killeen on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
22 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
6h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from McAllen, TX to Killeen, TX covers 370.2 miles and takes about 6h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 10th Street, Pecan Boulevard, West Ferguson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.1 miles from McAllen, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from McAllen, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McAllen, TX to Killeen, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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