Origin
Killeen, TX
Late night in Killeen on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Hewitt, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
52.2 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Killeen, TX
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Hewitt, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Killeen to Hewitt, you are looking at a straightforward 52.2-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 1 minute. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay or managing a complex itinerary. Budgeting roughly $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the drive. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to make this a direct run or adjust your pace as you see fit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 30.8 mi | 31m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| South Hewitt Drive | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Interstate Highway 35 Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Edwards Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Warren Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Temple Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 30.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Hewitt, TX.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
83 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn left onto US 190 Bus
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4
Turn slight right onto Edwards Drive
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Edwards Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 14 East, US 190 East
6
Merge onto I 14; US 190
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 35; US 190
31 mi
·
31 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 325
Toward FM 1695, FM 3148: Hewitt Drive, Moonlight Drive
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35 Service Road
10
Turn left onto FM 1695; FM 3148
462 ft
·
7 sec
·
Old Temple Road
11
Continue on FM 1695
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hewitt Drive
12
Turn right onto West Warren Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Warren Street
13
Turn left onto 1st Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Street
14
Arrive at destination
1st Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Killeen, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.2 — 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
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m 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.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 35; US 190 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge onto I 35; US 190 / Purple Heart Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
47.7 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward FM 1695, FM 3148: Hewitt Drive, Moonlight Drive
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 325
Toward FM 1695, FM 3148: Hewitt Drive, Moonligh...
5
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
1st Street
Turn left onto 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.89 one way
$15.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| premium | $4.54 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.57 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Hewitt, TX
Late night in Hewitt on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Belton, TX
26 mi in
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
2 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
1h 1m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional connectivity with some stretches of faster travel. You will spend about 22% of your time on highways, primarily navigating the Central Texas Expressway and East Veterans Memorial Boulevard. The route features a significant 30.8-mile stretch along the Purple Heart Trail, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. As you transition between the two cities, be prepared for a shift in road personality from local thoroughfares to more sustained transit. It is a practical drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent turns along the way.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on Purple Heart Trail.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 52.2 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 35; US 190 / Purple Heart Trail): 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.
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 Hewitt, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1695 along the way.
Fm 1695
47.7 mi in
|
~54m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Hewitt, TX
Full guide →Founded 1883
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 52.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on Purple Heart Trail. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 35; US 190 / Purple Heart Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hewitt, 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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