Origin
Belton, TX
Late night in Belton on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belton, TX to Killeen, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belton, TX
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Killeen, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 19.9-mile journey from Belton, TX to Killeen, TX takes approximately 24 minutes to complete, making it a very manageable drive. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this trip is designed for a single day, with no overnight stays required. The primary roads you'll navigate include East Central Avenue and I-35, specifically I 35 South. As you travel between two points within the Great Plains region, expect a straightforward drive. This route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local feel rather than an open highway experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
| I-35 | — | — |
| I 35 South | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| Central Texas Expressway | — | — |
| FM 3470 | — | — |
| West Central Texas Expressway | — | — |
| South W | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belton, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on South Main Street
217 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto South I-35 Frontage Road
348 ft
·
7 sec
·
South I-35 Frontage Road
4
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 190 West
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 35 South, US 190 West
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
6
Keep slight right to continue on Central Texas Expressway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
7
Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
8
Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Texas Expressway
9
Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South W.S. Young Drive
10
Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
11
Turn right
82 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Killeen, TX
Late night in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is classified as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making numerous turns rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate monotony. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not a factor here, reinforcing the idea of a route with frequent changes in direction. Expect to engage with local road networks for the entirety of the 19.9 miles, which should take around 24 minutes. This type of route offers a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate through towns and communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Central Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Belton, TX to Killeen, TX is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belton, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Belton, TX
Full guide →Founded 1850
Top landmarks
- • Bell County Courthouse — historic place in Belton, Bell County, Texas
Arriving in Killeen, TX
Full guide →Killeen is a city in the Central Hill Country of Texas. It is home to U.S. Army installation Fort Cavasos, one of the largest military bases in the world.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Belton, TX to Killeen, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Killeen, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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