Origin
Copperas Cove, TX
Late night in Copperas Cove on Sunday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Copperas Cove, 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
15m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Copperas Cove, TX
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Killeen, TX
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Trip Overview
Copperas Cove, TX to Killeen, TX is 10.5 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Central Texas Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a quick transit, ideal for those who need to get from one point to another efficiently. Expect a highway-focused experience that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss. This route is best suited for a quick transfer rather than a scenic excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Expressway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| West Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| East Highway 190 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Avenue D | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Central Texas Expressway
— 4.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Copperas Cove, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on FM 1113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue D
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 Business
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Highway 190
3
Continue on I 14; US 190
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
5
Continue on US 190 Bus
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
6
Turn left
83 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 190 Business / East Highway 190
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 Business / East Highway 190
Navigation decision point
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
4
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.59 one way
$3.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.74 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 10 to 15 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 9:04AM CDT until April 18 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 9:00AM CDT until April 18 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX
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
6 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
15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good portion of your 15-minute journey on the Central Texas Expressway, including one continuous stretch of 4.1 miles. The route flows along main roads like West Veterans Memorial Boulevard and East Highway 190, indicating a consistent, higher-speed environment. The road character remains fairly uniform, emphasizing efficient travel over varied terrain or winding paths. Expect a direct and uncomplicated driving experience.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Central Texas Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Central Texas Expressway and West Veterans Memorial Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near US 190 Business / East Highway 190.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 190 Business / East Highway 190): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 15m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Central Texas Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (US 190 Business / East Highway 190): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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