Origin
Raymondville, TX
Afternoon in Raymondville on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Raymondville, TX to Killeen, TX
Drive Time
6h 52m
Distance
353.4 mi
569 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 41m
★
6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 58m
3 PM
7h 2m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Raymondville, TX to Killeen, TX covers 353.4 miles and takes about 6h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 7th Street, East Hidalgo Avenue, Interstate 69E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.98 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
176.7 miles from Raymondville, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 52m drive with frequent turns across 353.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 7th 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 52m, 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 Raymondville, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hidalgo Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 69E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 77 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 79 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Driscoll Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 7th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raymondville, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South 7th Street
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 7th Street
3
Turn right onto East Hidalgo Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hidalgo Avenue
4
Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Interstate 69E Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
66 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
7
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge slight right
1.2 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
10
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
486 ft
·
18 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
13
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
14
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Road 18
15
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
16
Take the ramp straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
18
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
19
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
20
Keep slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
18 mi
·
18 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
TX 359: Mathis, Skidmore
23
Turn right onto State Highway 359
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 359
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 8th Street
25
Continue on US Highway 181 South
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US Highway 181 South
26
Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunset Strip Drive
27
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
28
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
29
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
30
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
31
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
32
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
33
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
34
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
35
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
36
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
37
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
38
Keep slight right to continue on TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
TX 195 North: Florence, Killeen
39
Continue on North Interstate 35
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Interstate 35
40
Turn left onto State Highway 195
34 mi
·
38 min
·
State Highway 195
41
Turn slight right
262 ft
·
10 sec
42
Turn slight right onto West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
43
Turn left
82 ft
·
8 sec
44
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
45
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 176.7 miles from Raymondville, TX, or about 3h 26m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.7 miles or 3h 26m 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 42m
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 Raymondville, 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 Raymondville, TX
This is one driving day of about 353.4 miles and 6h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Raymondville, 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 176.7 mi from Raymondville, TX · 3h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 176.7 miles from Raymondville, 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
$53.98 one way
$107.97 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $59.16 | $118.32 |
| premium | $4.59 | $63.88 | $127.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.51 | $157.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106 | 1 | $37.11 | $16.96 |
| Efficient EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.92 | $14.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.4 | 1 | $49.48 | $22.62 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
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
10 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 52m 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 Raymondville, TX to Killeen, TX covers 353.4 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 7th Street, East Hidalgo Avenue, Interstate 69E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.7 miles from Raymondville, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.98 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 52m, 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 Raymondville, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Raymondville, TX to Killeen, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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