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Trip from Killeen, TX to Rosenberg, TX
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
204.6 mi
329 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
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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Rosenberg, TX
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Trip Overview
Killeen to Rosenberg is 204.6 miles and takes about 3h 45m via Texas State Highway 71 and TX 130 Toll, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. Plan for a smooth transit between these two Texas cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
102.3 miles from Killeen, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Highway 71 | 102.1 mi | 1h 47m |
| TX 130 Toll | 37 mi | 35m |
| South Fort Hood Street | 33.8 mi | 37m |
| 36th Division Memorial | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Meyer Street | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East State Highway 71 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Texas State Highway 71
— 102.1 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Rosenberg, TX.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
83 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto US 190 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4
Turn left onto TX 195
34 mi
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37 min
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South Fort Hood Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
6
Continue on North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Interstate 35
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
8
Continue on TX 130 Toll
37 mi
·
35 min
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TX 130 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 449
Toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto State Highway 130
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 130
11
Turn left onto TX 71
412 ft
·
7 sec
·
East State Highway 71
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp onto TX 71
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
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East State Highway 71
Toward TX 71 East: Houston
13
Continue on TX 71
102 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Texas State Highway 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
15
Turn straight onto Frontage Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Frontage Road
Toward TX 36: Sealy, Rosenberg
16
At end of road, turn right onto TX 36
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Meyer Street
17
Continue on TX 36
15 mi
·
22 min
·
36th Division Memorial
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 90 Alt; TX 36
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
US Highway 90A West
19
Continue on US 90 Alt; TX 36; FM 1640
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Avenue I
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
US 90 Alt; FM 1640
Trip Plan
For this 3h 45m drive, departing Killeen in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Rosenberg with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility to pace yourself. The estimated fuel cost is around $30. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before hitting the longest 102.1-mile stretch on Texas State Highway 71, as services can be spaced out in some sections. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you can afford to be flexible with your timing.
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 102.3 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.1 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 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.3 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rosenberg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Killeen, TX
This is one driving day of about 204.6 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Killeen, 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 Texas State Highway 71 for about 102.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.3 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Texas State Highway 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.1 miles.
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.
QuikTrip
0.1 mi from route
Circle K
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Walburg Travel Center & Food Court
0.7 mi from route
Colorado County Eastbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
Colorado County Westbound Rest Area
2.1 mi from route
The Black Cowboy Museum
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
0.1 mi from route
Rosenberg, Texas
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+18324516202
Visit websiteGreat 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 websiteLions 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 websitePioneer Farms
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~12 min detour
Early stretch
4.9 mi from route
~12 min detour
Austin, Texas
Hours: 10 am–2 pm
+15128371215
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 176.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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TX 195 / South Fort Hood Street
Turn left onto TX 195 / South Fort Hood Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
72.3 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
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 449
Toward TX 71: Austin, Houston, Barbara Jordan T...
5
73.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
TX 71 / East State Highway 71
Turn left onto TX 71 / East State Highway 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
176.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 36: Sealy, Bellville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.02 one way
$56.05 round trip
$3.48/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.89 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| premium | $4.23 | $34.03 | $68.07 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $38.63 | $77.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.48 | $9.82 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.90 | $8.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.64 | $13.09 |
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.
Origin
Killeen, TX
Evening in Killeen on Monday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:56PM CDT until July 19 at 7:13AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:55PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Rosenberg, TX
Evening in Rosenberg on Monday
Local time
6:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 8:56PM CDT until July 19 at 7:13AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 7:55PM MDT until July 18 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
With 69% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 102.1 miles along Texas State Highway 71. Surface roads appear later in the trip, beginning after the primary highway sections conclude. Expect a steady pace with fewer immediate exit opportunities during the highway portions.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.1 mi on Texas State Highway 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Texas State Highway 71 and TX 130 Toll. You will hit about 12 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 204.6 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (TX 195 / South Fort Hood Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
909 ft
102 ft
Total Climb
87 ft
Total Descent
808 ft
Highest Point
909 ft
~29.2 mi in
Elevation Range
807 ft
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.
Between Killeen, TX and Rosenberg, TX, road signs point toward Houston, Barbara Jordan Terminal, Austin–Bergstrom International Airport and Bellville.
Houston
72.3 mi in
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~1h 15m
Barbara Jordan Terminal
72.3 mi in
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~1h 15m
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
72.3 mi in
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~1h 15m
Bellville
176.2 mi in
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~3h 6m
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 Rosenberg, TX
Full guide →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 3h 45m. Total distance: 204.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.1 miles on Texas State Highway 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (TX 195 / South Fort Hood Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 72.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Rosenberg, 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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