Trip from Pecos, TX to Killeen, TX

Drive Time

7h 8m

Distance

391.4 mi

630 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pecos, TX to Killeen, TX covers 391.4 miles and takes about 7h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 87, I 20, East State Highway 158 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.4 miles on US 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.79 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

195.7 miles from Pecos, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 8m highway drive covering 391.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 87 and I 20. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 87.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,871 ft 2,280 ft

Total Climb

288 ft

Total Descent

591 ft

Highest Point

2,871 ft

~81.5 mi in

Elevation Range

591 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 97 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 345.5 miles (US 183; US 190): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Odessa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 20 East: Odessa

97 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Take the exit toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 137B Toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

345.5 mi into trip | ~6h 15m in | US 183; US 190

At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190

Navigation decision point

371.2 mi into trip | ~6h 44m in | US 190 / Central Texas Expressway

At end of road, turn left onto US 190 / Central Texas Expressway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

388.2 mi into trip | ~7h 3m in

Take the exit toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard

Towns Along This Route

Between Pecos, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Fm 715: Garden City and San Angelo.

Fm 715: Garden City

97 mi in | ~1h 36m

San Angelo

97 mi in | ~1h 36m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 87	104.4 mi	1h 55m
I 20	94.9 mi	1h 33m
East State Highway 158	61.4 mi	1h 9m
United States Highway 190	61 mi	1h 9m
Central Texas Expressway	16.9 mi	18m
US 183	15.2 mi	15m
US Highway 87 South	14.6 mi	14m
FM 1715	6.4 mi	8m

Longest stretch: US 87 — 104.4 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pecos, TX and Killeen, TX.

Start on East 6th Street

67 ft · 4 sec · East 6th Street

Turn right onto US 285

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 20 East: Odessa

Merge onto I 20

95 mi · 1 hr 33 min · I 20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 137B Toward TX 158, FM 715: Garden City, San Angelo

Turn straight onto East Interstate 20

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Interstate 20

Turn right onto TX 158

1.2 mi · 1 min · Garden City Highway

Continue on TX 158

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · East State Highway 158

Merge onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163

2.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 North

Continue on US 87; TX 158; TX 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street

Continue on US 87

15 mi · 14 min · US Highway 87 South

Continue on US 87

104 mi · 1 hr 55 min · US 87

Turn left onto US 190; US 377

154 ft · 2 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto US 190; US 377

327 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 190; US 377

0.7 mi · 52 sec · Bridge Street

Turn right onto US 190

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Boy Street

Continue on US 190

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190

At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · US 183; US 190

Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281

260 ft · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Key Avenue

Turn left onto FM 580

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Avenue J

Continue on FM 580

2.6 mi · 2 min · East FM 580

Turn right onto FM 1715

6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

At end of road, turn left onto US 190

17 mi · 18 min · Central Texas Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 190 Bus

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Turn left

83 ft · 8 sec

Turn right

74 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 195.7 miles from Pecos, TX, or about 3h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 86 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 195.7 miles or 3h 27m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pecos, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pecos, TX

This is one driving day of about 391.4 miles and 7h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Pecos, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 87 for about 104.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 195.7 mi from Pecos, TX · 3h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Live Oak, TX

196 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

Odessa, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Live Oak, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.7 miles from Pecos, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.79 one way

$119.58 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$65.52	$131.04
premium	$4.59	$70.74	$141.49
diesel	$5.64	$86.96	$173.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	117.4	1	$41.10	$18.79
Efficient EV	97.9	1	$34.25	$15.66
EV Truck/SUV	156.6	1	$54.80	$25.05

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Pecos, TX

Afternoon in Pecos on Sunday

Local time

1:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 4:31AM CDT until April 12 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:53AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Destination

Killeen, TX

Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday

Local time

1:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SSE 10 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 12 at 4:31AM CDT until April 12 at 6:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:53AM CDT until April 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

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

9 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

7h 8m 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 Pecos, TX to Killeen, TX covers 391.4 miles and takes about 7h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 87, I 20, East State Highway 158. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 195.7 miles from Pecos, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.79 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 17 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Between Pecos, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Fm 715: Garden City and San Angelo.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2,280 ft to 2,871 ft elevation with about 288 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Pecos, TX to Killeen, TX

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Killeen, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pecos, TX

Killeen, TX

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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