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Trip from Killeen, TX to Trophy Club, TX

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

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

168.7 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m

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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Downtown Trophy Club, TX, TX

Trophy Club, TX

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Trip Overview

This 168.7-mile drive from Killeen, Texas, to Trophy Club, Texas, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 2 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The primary roads you'll be on are the Purple Heart Trail and I-35W, including some TEXpress lanes, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Since both Killeen and Trophy Club are located within the Great Plains region, you'll experience a consistent landscape throughout your travels.

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

84.3 miles from Killeen, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 70.8 mi 1h 12m
I 35W 51.5 mi 54m
I 35W TEXpress 13.8 mi 14m
Central Texas Expressway 10.7 mi 11m
Alliance Gateway Freeway 7.3 mi 8m
South Jack Kultgen Expressway 6.6 mi 7m
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard 5.1 mi 8m
Northwest Parkway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 70.8 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and Trophy Club, 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

38 mi · 38 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

52 mi · 54 min · I 35W
Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.
11

Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress

14 mi · 14 min · I 35W TEXpress
Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto TX 170 Toll

0.6 mi · 44 sec · Alliance Gateway Freeway
Toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto TX 170

6.7 mi · 7 min · Alliance Gateway Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto TX 114

0.5 mi · 34 sec · Northwest Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward Trophy Club Drive, Westlake Parkway Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto East State Highway 114

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East State Highway 114
17

Turn left onto Westlake Parkway

459 ft · 18 sec · Westlake Parkway
18

Continue on Trophy Club Drive

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Trophy Club Drive
19

Turn right onto Indian Creek Drive

388 ft · 16 sec · Indian Creek Drive
20

Turn left onto Hogans Drive

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hogans Drive
21

Turn left onto Hamper Court

358 ft · 15 sec · Hamper Court
22

Arrive at destination

Hamper Court

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 3-hour drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best, but an early start can help you avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you get closer to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Plan for one main stop, which should be more than enough to stretch your legs and grab a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated $25 cost suggests it's a manageable expense, but it's always wise to top off before embarking on the longest stretch of 70.8 miles on the Purple Heart Trail to ensure a smooth journey.

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 84.3 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.8 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 37 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.3 miles or 1h 31m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trophy Club, 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 168.7 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 70.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West, TX

84 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

Troy, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.3 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 Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.8 miles.

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.

Doris D Miller Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60.2

Waco, Texas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bicentennial Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 132.5

Crowley, Texas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18172972201

Visit website

Forest Park Miniature Railroad

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 144.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18179665509

Visit website

Cultural Activities Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 24.1

Temple, Texas

Hours: 8:30 am–4 pm

+12547739926

Visit website

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

Tornado Terry's Family Amusement Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 156.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: Closed

+18174316121

Visit website

Fort Worth Herd

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 144.6

Fort Worth, Texas

Hours: 11:30 am–4 pm

+18173364373

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 167.5 — 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

7
94.4 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth
6
145.9 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | I 35W TEXpress

Take the exit onto I 35W TEXpress toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress Nort...
6
159.8 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | TX 170 Toll / Alliance Gateway Freeway

Take the exit onto TX 170 Toll / Alliance Gateway Freeway toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward TX 170 East: TX 170 East
7
167.5 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward Trophy Club Drive, Westlake Parkway

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 Trophy Club Drive, Westlake Parkway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.49 one way

$50.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.20 $27.90 $55.80
premium $4.54 $30.12 $60.24
diesel $5.61 $37.25 $74.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.06

Northwest Parkway (0.5 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.6 0 $17.71 $8.10
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.76 $6.75
EV Truck/SUV 67.5 0 $23.62 $10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Killeen, TX

Late night in Killeen on Sunday

Local time

3:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trophy Club, TX

Late night in Trophy Club on Sunday

Local time

3:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 2m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Waco Mammoth National Monument

Waco Mammoth National Monument

National Monument

Standing as tall as 14 feet and weighing 20,000 pounds, Columbian mammoths roamed across what is present-day Texas thousands of years ago. Today, the fossil specimens represent the nation's first and...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 64
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of it being highway driving. The Purple Heart Trail will present the longest uninterrupted stretch at 70.8 miles, likely offering a more varied driving experience before you transition to the interstate. As you move onto I-35W and its TEXpress variations, the pace will quicken, becoming more typical of major highway travel. This transition means you'll go from potentially more open road driving to navigating busier traffic corridors as you approach your destination.

54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.8 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 168.7 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; at 94.4 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.9 miles (I 35W TEXpress): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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.

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 2m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 70.8 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with Northwest Parkway. 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.

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 Trophy Club, 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 1 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; at 94.4 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.9 miles (I 35W TEXpress): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Waco Mammoth National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Trophy Club, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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