Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
159.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from Weatherford, TX to Killeen, TX covers 159.1 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Courthouse Square, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.6 miles from Weatherford, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 159.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Courthouse Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bethel Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 281 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherford, TX and Killeen, TX.
Start on North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Bethel Road
Turn right onto West Interstate 20
Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Abilene
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 281: Stephenville, Mineral Wells
Turn straight onto I-20 Service Road
Turn left onto South US Highway 281
Continue on East Road
Continue on South US Highway 281
Continue on North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North Walnut Street
Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
Continue on North Rice Street
Turn left onto East Baker Street
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932
Turn straight
At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 932
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 932
Turn left
Take the exit right
Turn straight onto FM 116
Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116
Keep slight right to continue on Farm-to-Market Road 116
Turn left onto Highway 9
Merge slight right
Continue on Central Texas Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Continue on West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.6 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Weatherford, 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 Weatherford, TX
This is one driving day of about 159.1 miles and 3h 3m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.6 mi from Weatherford, TX · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Weatherford, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$23.67 one way
$47.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.63 | $53.27 |
| premium | $4.59 | $28.76 | $57.51 |
| diesel | $3.99 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.71 | $7.64 |
| Efficient EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.6 | 0 | $22.27 | $10.18 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Weatherford on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Killeen on Saturday
Local time
5:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Fort Worth, TX
80 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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