Origin
Killeen, TX
Morning in Killeen on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Jollyville, 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 6m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Jollyville, TX
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Trip Overview
Killeen to Jollyville is 56.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via South Fort Hood Street and 183A Toll Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Texas, moving from the Great Plains region. The majority of your travel will be on a toll road, offering a generally smooth experience. It's a short enough trip that you can easily fit it into a single day, leaving plenty of time for whatever you have planned upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Fort Hood Street | 19.2 mi | 21m |
| 183A Toll Road | 14.3 mi | 14m |
| North US Highway 183 | 12 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 138 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Research Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pond Springs Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 183 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Fort Hood Street
— 19.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Jollyville, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4
Turn left onto TX 195
19 mi
·
21 min
·
South Fort Hood Street
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward TX 138: Lampasas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto TX 138
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 138
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 183
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North US Highway 183
8
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
9
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll
14 mi
·
14 min
·
183A Toll Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 183
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 183
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Lake Creek Parkway, Anderson Mill Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Research Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Research Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Anderson Mill Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Anderson Mill Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Pond Springs Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Springs Road
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Pond Springs Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.1 — 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
6
20.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward TX 138: Lampasas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward TX 138: Lampasas
6
39.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Keep slight left at fork onto 183A Toll / 183A Toll Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Lake Creek Parkway, Anderson Mill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Lake Creek Parkway, Anderson Mill Road
5
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Pond Springs Road
Turn right onto Pond Springs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.00
183A Toll Road
(14.3 mi)
$1.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Jollyville, TX
Morning in Jollyville on Tuesday
Local time
6:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Florence, TX
28 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 6m 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?
You'll be on surface roads for about 66% of this 56.9-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 19.2 miles on South Fort Hood Street. After that, you'll transition to the 183A Toll Road for a significant portion of your drive. Expect a mix of urban merging and cruising as you navigate out of Killeen and onto the tollway.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.2 mi on South Fort Hood Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 56.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
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 6m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.2 miles on South Fort Hood Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.00 in tolls one way, starting with 183A Toll Road. 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.
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 20.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles (183A Toll / 183A Toll Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jollyville, 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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