Origin
Killeen, TX
Late night in Killeen on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Killeen, TX to Taylor, 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 7m
Distance
58.1 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Taylor, TX
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Trip Overview
Killeen to Taylor is 58.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via South Fort Hood Street and TX 130 Toll, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Texas, offering a straightforward local road experience. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's well-suited for a same-day trip. Expect a local feel with a mix of highway and town driving as you make your way to Taylor. It's a practical route for getting between these two Central Texas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Fort Hood Street | 33.8 mi | 37m |
| TX 130 Toll | 11.7 mi | 11m |
| Palm Valley Boulevard | 5 mi | 6m |
| West 2nd Street | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| East Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| TX 130 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Interstate 35 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Talbot Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Fort Hood Street
— 33.8 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Taylor, 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
34 mi
·
37 min
·
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
·
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
12 mi
·
11 min
·
TX 130 Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 423
Toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Velley Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on TX 130 Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
TX 130 Frontage Road
Exit 423
Toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left
489 ft
·
15 sec
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
13
Merge onto US 79
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Palm Valley Boulevard
14
Continue on US 79
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West 2nd Street
15
Turn left onto Talbot Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Talbot Street
16
Turn right onto West 4th Street
448 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 4th Street
17
Arrive at destination
East 4th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29 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 47.2 — 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
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
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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
47 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Velley Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 423
Toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock, Palm Velley B...
5
47.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
TX 130 Frontage Road
Continue onto TX 130 Frontage Road toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 423
Toward US 79: Taylor, Round Rock
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.78 one way
$17.56 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 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 | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
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
Taylor, TX
Late night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
3:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Florence, TX
29 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 7m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, featuring 21% highway travel, primarily on TX 130 Toll. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.8 miles on South Fort Hood Street. As you proceed, the route transitions from more local roads around Killeen to a faster toll road before re-entering more local streets towards Taylor. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate through various communities.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on South Fort Hood Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.9 miles (TX 195 / South Fort Hood Street): 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 Taylor, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Round Rock along the way.
Round Rock
47 mi in
|
~52m
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 Taylor, 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on South Fort Hood Street. 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; near the start (US 190 Bus / East Veterans Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (TX 195 / South Fort Hood Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylor, 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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