Origin
Vidor, TX
Afternoon in Vidor on Sunday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vidor, TX to Killeen, TX
Drive Time
5h 23m
Distance
278.2 mi
448 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 10m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vidor, TX
Thomas balabaud
Killeen, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Vidor, TX to Killeen, TX covers 278.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 6, East Grand Parkway North, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.8 miles on TX 6. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.50 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
139.1 miles from Vidor, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 23m highway drive covering 278.2 miles, with most of the trip on TX 6 and East Grand Parkway North. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.8 miles on TX 6.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 6 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and East Grand Parkway North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Freeway Boulevard North.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 278.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Freeway Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 38 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Freeway Boulevard North
Turn left onto West Freeway Boulevard North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Gladys Avenue, Calder Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 852B
Toward Gladys Avenue, Calder Avenue
7
105.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
8
259.6 mi into trip
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~5h 1m in
|
I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway toward US 190 West: Killeen, Fort Cavazos
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 190 West: Killeen, Fort Cavazos
8
272.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 14m in
Take the exit toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 287
Toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter...
Towns Along This Route
Between Vidor, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Tbt Toll North and Fort Cavazos.
Tbt Toll North
106.4 mi in
|
~2h 4m
Fort Cavazos
259.6 mi in
|
~5h 1m
|
via I 14; US 190
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 6 | 49.8 mi | 53m |
| East Grand Parkway North | 44 mi | 46m |
| US 90 | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Aggie Expressway | 24.8 mi | 27m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 485 | 20.4 mi | 25m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 979 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| TX 53 | 13.1 mi | 16m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 13.1 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
TX 6
— 49.8 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vidor, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Freeway Boulevard South
269 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Freeway Boulevard South
3
Turn right onto Wilson Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wilson Street
4
Turn right onto East Courtland Street
474 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Courtland Street
5
Turn right onto FM 105
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Turn left onto West Freeway Boulevard North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Freeway Boulevard North
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 10 West, US 90 West
8
Merge onto I 10; US 90
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 10; US 90
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 852B
Toward Gladys Avenue, Calder Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward Calder Avenue
11
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 North Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Interstate 10 North Frontage Road
12
Turn right onto Calder Avenue
351 ft
·
7 sec
·
Calder Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto Phelan Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Phelan Boulevard
Use the none lane.
14
Turn left onto Dowlen Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Dowlen Road
Use the left lane.
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 90
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
College Street
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 90
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US 90
Use the none lane.
17
Turn right onto TX 321
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Cleveland Street
18
Turn left onto FM 1960
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Clayton Street
19
Turn right onto East Grand Parkway North
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
East Grand Parkway North
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
21
Merge onto TX 99 Toll
44 mi
·
46 min
·
East Grand Parkway North
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward TX 249: Boudreaux Road, Rocky Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on North Grand Parkway West
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Grand Parkway West
24
Turn right onto TX 249
447 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tomball Parkway
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward TBT Toll North
26
Merge onto TBT
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tomball Tollway
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on TX 249 Toll
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the none lane.
28
Continue on TX 249 Toll
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Aggie Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on TX 105
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 105
30
Turn right onto TX 105
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 6
31
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
32
Merge onto TX 6
50 mi
·
53 min
·
TX 6
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Highway 6
34
Continue on TX 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
35
Turn left onto FM 979
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Browning Street
36
Continue on FM 979
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 979
37
At end of road, turn right onto FM 485
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 485
38
At end of road, turn left onto TX 53
13 mi
·
16 min
·
TX 53
39
Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North General Bruce Drive
40
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 35 South
41
Merge onto I 35
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the none lane.
42
Keep slight right at fork onto I 14; US 190
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Toward US 190 West: Killeen, Fort Cavazos
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 287
Toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
Use the slight right lane.
44
Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Texas Expressway
45
Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South W.S. Young Drive
46
Turn left onto US 190 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
47
Turn right
83 ft
·
8 sec
48
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139.1 miles from Vidor, TX, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.8 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.1 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 22m
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 Vidor, 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 Vidor, TX
This is one driving day of about 278.2 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vidor, 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.
The longest stretch is on TX 6 for about 49.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139.1 mi from Vidor, TX · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 139.1 miles from Vidor, 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
$42.50 one way
$84.99 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
| premium | $4.59 | $50.28 | $100.57 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.81 | $123.61 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Tomball Tollway
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
MCTRA 249 Tollway
(3.6 mi)
$0.25
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.5 | 1 | $29.21 | $13.35 |
| Efficient EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.34 | $11.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.3 | 1 | $38.95 | $17.80 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Killeen, TX
Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
2:48 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
8 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
5h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vidor, TX to Killeen, TX covers 278.2 miles and takes about 5h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 6, East Grand Parkway North, US 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139.1 miles from Vidor, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 278.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Freeway Boulevard North): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vidor, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Tbt Toll North and Fort Cavazos.
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