Origin
Corsicana, TX
Late night in Corsicana on Sunday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corsicana, 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
2h 12m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corsicana, TX
Mark Direen
Killeen, TX
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling from Corsicana to Killeen covers 115.6 miles of Texas terrain, typically requiring about 2 hours and 12 minutes of active driving. Since this journey is relatively short, you can easily complete it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because both cities are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout your transit. Navigating this route involves a series of local roads rather than major interstates, making it a manageable drive for those who prefer to keep their travel time under three hours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Corsicana, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 37.9 mi | 39m |
| West State Highway 31 | 21.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 31 | 17.2 mi | 17m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 13.1 mi | 13m |
| North Jack Kultgen Expressway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Hubbard Bypass | 5.5 mi | 5m |
| West Central Texas Expressway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Bellmead Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 37.9 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corsicana, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on North 13th Street
248 ft
·
8 sec
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North 13th Street
2
Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 3rd Avenue
3
Turn left onto TX 22
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 15th Street
4
Turn right onto TX 31 Bus
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West 7th Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on TX 31 Bus
22 mi
·
25 min
·
West State Highway 31
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on TX 31
5.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hubbard Bypass
7
Continue on TX 31
17 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 31
8
Continue on US 84
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East US Highway 84
9
Continue on US 84
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Bellmead Drive
10
Turn straight onto US 84
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Waco Drive
11
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
519 ft
·
12 sec
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North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
13
Merge onto I 35; US 77
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 35
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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 straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 287
Toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Central Texas Expressway
18
Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South W.S. Young Drive
19
Turn left onto US 190 Bus
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
20
Turn right
83 ft
·
8 sec
21
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 115.6-mile trek, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Without any mandatory stops built into the itinerary, you can easily pace the drive to fit your personal comfort level. Be aware that the turn-heavy nature of the route requires your full attention, so plan for a few short breaks if you find the constant navigation tiring. To ensure a smooth experience, verify your route navigation before leaving Corsicana, as sticking to the specified local roads is essential for maintaining your estimated 2-hour and 12-minute arrival time. Keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is simple with an $18 budget, but refueling before you depart will save you from having to hunt for a station mid-trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.8 miles from Corsicana, TX, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.9 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Corsicana, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Corsicana, TX
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Corsicana, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Trail for about 37.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Corsicana, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 110.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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TX 31 Bus / West 7th Avenue
Turn right onto TX 31 Bus / West 7th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
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North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 77 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35 South, US 77 South
8
97.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 190 West: Killeen, Fort Cavazos
8
110.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.47 one way
$34.93 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $20.64 | $41.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% 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
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Beverly Hills, TX
58 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
2h 12m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 51.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will rely on surface streets like West 3rd Avenue, North 15th Street, and West 7th Avenue to navigate between these two points. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you will need to stay focused on frequent turns and local traffic patterns. The personality of this trip is defined by its steady, hands-on pace through the regional heartland. It is a practical alternative for drivers who want to avoid the congestion and intensity of major high-speed corridors.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.9 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 31 Bus / West 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 31 Bus / West 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles (North Jack Kultgen Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corsicana, TX to Killeen, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Cavazos along the way.
Fort Cavazos
97.1 mi in
|
~1h 50m
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via I 14; US 190
About the Cities
Starting in Corsicana, TX
Full guide →Founded 1848
Corsicana is a city in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Many people come to the town for their famous holiday fruitcakes.
Top landmarks
- • Temple Beth-El — former synagogue in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas
- • Navarro County Courthouse — historic place in Corsicana, Navarro 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 2h 12m. Total distance: 115.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.9 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Killeen, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (TX 31 Bus / West 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles (North Jack Kultgen Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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