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Trip from Jacinto City, TX to Killeen, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

205.8 mi

331 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Harris County, Texas, United States

Jacinto City, TX

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city in Bell County, Texas, United States

Killeen, TX

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Trip Overview

This 205.8-mile journey from Jacinto City, TX, to Killeen, TX, is designed as a single-day adventure, taking approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes to complete. Primarily following TX 6, the Aggie Expressway, and Farm-to-Market Road 485, this drive offers a straightforward path through the Great Plains region of Texas. With an estimated fuel cost of around $31, it's an economical option for a quick trip. This route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.

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

102.9 miles from Jacinto City, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
TX 6 49.8 mi 53m
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
Tomball Parkway 12.3 mi 15m
East Loop North 7.4 mi 9m
Longest stretch: TX 6 — 49.8 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacinto City, TX and Killeen, TX.

1

Start on Holland Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Holland Avenue
2

Turn left onto East Freeway Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 10 West
4

Merge onto I 10

0.5 mi · 40 sec · East Freeway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 775A Toward I 610 South, I 610 North Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 610 North Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 610

7.4 mi · 9 min · East Loop North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 17B Toward I 45 North: Dallas Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 45

5.6 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 57B Toward TX 249 Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
12

Turn left onto TX 249

2.9 mi · 4 min · West Mount Houston Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Continue on TX 249

3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway
14

Continue on TX 249

8.4 mi · 9 min · Tomball Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on TBT

7.3 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on TX 249 Toll

3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on TX 249 Toll

25 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on TX 105

5.8 mi · 6 min · State Highway 105
19

Turn right onto TX 105

0.2 mi · 16 sec · State Highway 6
20

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
21

Merge onto TX 6

50 mi · 53 min · TX 6
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 6

5.8 mi · 5 min · North State Highway 6
23

Continue on TX 6

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
24

Turn left onto FM 979

0.7 mi · 1 min · Browning Street
25

Continue on FM 979

15 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
26

At end of road, turn right onto FM 485

20 mi · 25 min · Farm-to-Market Road 485
27

At end of road, turn left onto TX 53

13 mi · 16 min · TX 53
28

Turn left onto North General Bruce Drive

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North General Bruce Drive
29

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 35 South
30

Merge onto I 35

7.1 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

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.
32

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 287 Toward FM 3470: Rosewood Drive, Stan Schlueter Loop Use the slight right lane.
33

Turn straight onto West Central Texas Expressway

2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Texas Expressway
34

Turn right onto South W.S. Young Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · South W.S. Young Drive
35

Turn left onto US 190 Bus

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
36

Turn right

83 ft · 8 sec
37

Turn right

74 ft · 5 sec
38

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 4-hour duration, you can comfortably tackle this 205.8-mile drive in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Jacinto City to maximize your daylight hours and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 49.8-mile stretch on TX 6, to ensure you don't need to make an unplanned detour. The $31 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting your trip.

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 102.9 miles from Jacinto City, TX, or about 2h 2m 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 45 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.9 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

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 Jacinto City, 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 Jacinto City, TX

This is one driving day of about 205.8 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Jacinto City, 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.

city in Brazos County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

College Station, TX

103 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

Conroe, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Station, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from Jacinto City, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Lakewood Crossing Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Houston, Texas

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Great Escape of Central Texas

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Killeen, Texas

Hours: 3:30–9:30 pm

+12546802686

Visit website

Cultural Activities Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Temple, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+12547739926

Visit website

Lions Club Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Killeen, Texas

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+12545016390

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 200.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 610 South, I 610 North

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 775A Toward I 610 South, I 610 North
7
2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 610 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 610 North
7
10 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 45 North: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17B Toward I 45 North: Dallas
8
187.2 mi into trip | ~3h 43m 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
200.3 mi into trip | ~3h 56m 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

$31.10 one way

$62.19 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $34.04 $68.08
premium $4.54 $36.74 $73.49
diesel $5.61 $45.44 $90.88

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Tomball Tollway (7.3 mi) $0.51
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

$31

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.7 0 $21.61 $9.88
Efficient EV 51.5 0 $18.01 $8.23
EV Truck/SUV 82.3 1 $28.81 $13.17

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Jacinto City, TX

Late night in Jacinto City on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Killeen, TX

Late night in Killeen on Tuesday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 5m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this 205.8-mile route, with 65% of your travel occurring on faster roads. The drive features a longest stretch of 49.8 miles on TX 6, meaning you'll have extended periods of consistent travel. While the profile is largely highway-oriented, the inclusion of Farm-to-Market Road 485 suggests some variation as you approach your destination. This blend provides a steady pace for most of the 4-hour journey, with opportunities for slightly more localized driving as you near Killeen.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.8 mi on TX 6.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 6 and Aggie Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 205.8 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

823 ft 30 ft

Total Climb

916 ft

Total Descent

123 ft

Highest Point

823 ft

~205.8 mi in

Elevation Range

793 ft

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 Jacinto City, TX to Killeen, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Cavazos along the way.

Fort Cavazos

187.2 mi in | ~3h 43m | via I 14; US 190

About the Cities

Starting in Jacinto City, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1947

Arriving in Killeen, TX

Full guide →

Founded 1872

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.

Top landmarks

  • • Killeen High School — historic place in Killeen, Bell County, Texas

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 4h 5m. Total distance: 205.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 49.8 miles on TX 6. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.76 in tolls one way, starting with Tomball Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Killeen, TX, but most travelers stay overnight.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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