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Trip from Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 1m

Distance

434.8 mi

700 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
7h 53m ★
6 AM
8h 2m
8 AM
8h 19m
10 AM
8h 8m
12 PM
8h 6m
3 PM
8h 9m
5 PM
8h 18m
8 PM
7h 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 Bell County, Texas, United States

Killeen, TX

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city in Deaf Smith County, Texas, United States

Hereford, TX

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Trip Overview

This 434.8-mile drive from Killeen, TX, to Hereford, TX, will take approximately 8 hours and 1 minute to complete. Primarily following US 84 and US 385, this route is focused on highway travel, with 81% of the journey on highways. Given the duration, it's best to plan for two days of driving to avoid fatigue and allow for necessary stops. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $66. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entirety of this journey, offering a consistent driving experience across Texas.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

217.4 miles from Killeen, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 84 104.9 mi 1h 49m
State Highway 153 69 mi 1h 14m
US 385 42.2 mi 53m
North US Highway 183 36.9 mi 40m
Highway 84 31.4 mi 31m
East Commerce Street 22 mi 25m
North Eastside Avenue 21.4 mi 21m
US Highway 84 16.1 mi 16m
Longest stretch: US 84 — 104.9 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

74 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

83 ft · 8 sec
3

Turn right onto US 190 Bus

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
5

Merge onto I 14; US 190

4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 190

13 mi · 14 min · US 190
Toward US 190 West: Lampasas Use the slight left lane.
7

Turn right onto FM 1715

6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715
8

At end of road, turn left onto FM 580

2.6 mi · 2 min · East FM 580
9

Continue on FM 580

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J
10

At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190; US 281

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Key Avenue
11

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North US Highway 281
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190

37 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 183; TX 16

30 mi · 34 min · US 84; US 183; TX 16
14

Turn left onto US 67; US 84; US 183; US 377

1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard
15

Continue on US 67; US 84; US 377

22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 84; US 283

7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue
17

Turn right onto TX 153

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Walnut Street
18

Continue on TX 153; TX 206

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
19

Continue on TX 153

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153
20

Keep slight right at fork onto TX 153

19 ft · 0 sec · State Highway 153
21

Turn right onto TX 70

10 mi · 10 min · State Highway 70
22

Continue on TX 70

0.8 mi · 1 min · Lamar Street
23

Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue
24

Take the ramp

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 20 West: Midland
25

Merge onto I 20; US 84

6.0 mi · 5 min · I 20; US 84
26

Take the exit onto US 84

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 84
Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
27

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

74 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US 84
28

Turn right onto Loop 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Avenue F
29

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 207

0.1 mi · 10 sec · North Avenue F
30

Turn straight onto TX 207

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Ralls Road
31

Turn left onto Spur 575

0.1 mi · 17 sec · East 15th Street
32

Turn right onto US 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
33

Continue on US 84

20 mi · 19 min · Highway 84
34

Continue on US 84

4.6 mi · 4 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
35

Continue on US 84

6.8 mi · 6 min · East Highway 84
36

Continue on US 84

4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
37

Continue on US 84

4.0 mi · 5 min · Avenue Q South Drive
Use the left lane.
38

Turn left onto US 84

6.0 mi · 7 min · Clovis Road
39

Continue on US 84

11 mi · 11 min · Highway 84
40

Continue on US 84

16 mi · 16 min · US Highway 84
41

Turn right onto Loop 430

320 ft · 8 sec · Delano Avenue
42

At end of road, turn left onto Loop 430

2.2 mi · 3 min · Delano Avenue
43

Turn right onto US 385

21 mi · 21 min · North Eastside Avenue
44

Continue on North Main Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Main Street
45

Turn straight onto US 385

21 mi · 22 min · US 385
46

Turn left onto US 385

21 mi · 31 min · US 385
47

Turn right onto US 60

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West 1st Street
48

Turn left

242 ft · 17 sec
49

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With an 8-hour estimated driving time, splitting this trip over two days is highly recommended. Plan to depart early to maximize daylight hours, especially if you're traveling during seasons with shorter days. You'll make two stops, so consider breaking your journey roughly in half to allow for rest and refueling. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, particularly during the longest stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, as services might be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $66 is a helpful budget point to keep in mind.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 217.4 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 96 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 217.4 miles or 4h 4m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 217.4 miles or 4h 4m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hereford, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Killeen, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Killeen, TX

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hereford, TX

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Killeen, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 84 for about 104.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Nolan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Roscoe, TX

217 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Roscoe, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Roscoe, TX

217 mi · about 4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Roscoe, TX after about 217 miles or 4 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Brownwood, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Roscoe, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 217.4 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Great Escape of Central Texas

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Killeen, Texas

Hours: 3:30–9:30 pm

+12546802686

Visit website

Lions Club Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 31

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 217.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Turn right onto US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway

Merge onto I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 190

Keep slight left at fork onto US 190 toward US 190 West: Lampasas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 190 West: Lampasas
6
217.3 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in | US 84

Take the exit onto US 84 toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 238A Toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.70 one way

$131.40 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $71.91 $143.83
premium $4.54 $77.63 $155.26
diesel $5.61 $96.00 $192.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$196–$306

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 130.4 1 $45.65 $20.87
Efficient EV 108.7 1 $38.05 $17.39
EV Truck/SUV 173.9 2 $60.87 $27.83

Gas CO2

152 kg

EV CO2

51 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Killeen, TX

Night in Killeen on Saturday

Local time

11:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hereford, TX

Night in Hereford on Saturday

Local time

11:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

59°F

Roscoe, TX

217 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

25 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

8h 1m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 drive for most of this 434.8-mile trip, with 81% of the mileage on highways, primarily US 84 and US 385. The road offers a consistent feel as you traverse the Great Plains. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 104.9 miles on US 84, so be prepared for longer periods between services. While generally straightforward, the route offers a mix of faster highway sections and potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination in Hereford.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
49 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.9 mi on US 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 84 and State Highway 153. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 434.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Killeen, TX to Hereford, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lubbock along the way.

Lubbock

217.3 mi in | ~4h 4m | via US 84

About the Cities

Starting 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.

Arriving in Hereford, TX

Full guide →

Hereford is a city of 14,600 people (2019) in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.9 miles on US 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.

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 Hereford, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hereford, TX before the return drive.

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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