Trip from Killeen, TX to West Odessa, TX

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

Drive Time

6h 9m

Distance

326.3 mi

525 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 57m ★

6 AM

6h 10m

8 AM

6h 35m

10 AM

6h 18m

12 PM

6h 16m

3 PM

6h 20m

5 PM

6h 34m

8 PM

6h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Killeen, TX

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West Odessa, TX

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Trip Overview

This 326.3-mile drive from Killeen, Texas, to West Odessa, Texas, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 9 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating primarily on East Veterans Memorial Boulevard and Central Texas Expressway before transitioning to US 190 West. While this route stays within the Great Plains region, its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll experience frequent changes in direction. With an estimated fuel cost of around $50, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

163.2 miles from Killeen, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
United States Highway 87	71.2 mi	1h 16m
TX 158	62.7 mi	1h 11m
US Highway 190 West	61 mi	1h 9m
I 20	26 mi	27m
US Highway 87 North	25.8 mi	26m
US 87	15.8 mi	16m
North US Highway 183	15.1 mi	15m
US 190	12.8 mi	14m

Longest stretch: United States Highway 87 — 71.2 mi, about 1h 16m

Traffic on I-20

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~1,922 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~273 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killeen, TX and West Odessa, TX.

Start on this road

74 ft · 10 sec · this road

Turn left

83 ft · 8 sec

Turn right onto US 190 Bus

2.6 mi · 4 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 14; US 190

4.3 mi · 4 min · Central Texas Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 190

13 mi · 14 min · US 190

Toward US 190 West: Lampasas Use the slight left lane.

Turn right onto FM 1715

6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

At end of road, turn left onto FM 580

2.6 mi · 2 min · East FM 580

Continue on FM 580

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

At end of road, turn right onto US 183; US 190; US 281

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North US Highway 281

Keep slight left at fork onto US 183; US 190

15 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 183

Turn left onto US 190

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West

Continue on US 190

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Boy Street

Turn left onto US 190; US 377

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Bridge Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 190; US 377

271 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto US 190; US 377

281 ft · 7 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto US 87

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Commerce Street

Turn straight onto US 87

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min · United States Highway 87

Continue on US 87; Loop 306

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Bryant Boulevard

Continue on US 87; US 277

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Koenigheim Street

Continue on US 87; US 277; US 67 Bus

4.3 mi · 6 min · North Bryant Boulevard

Continue on US 87

23 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87 North

Continue on US 87

16 mi · 16 min · US 87

Turn straight onto US 87; TX 158; TX 163

2.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 North

Take the exit onto TX 158

63 mi · 1 hr 11 min · TX 158

Toward SH 158 West: Midland

Turn left onto East Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Interstate 20

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 20 West: Odessa

Merge onto I 20; TX 158

5.9 mi · 5 min · I 20; TX 158

Continue on I 20; TX 349

20 mi · 21 min · I 20; TX 349

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 112 Toward FM 1936

Continue on Access Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Access Road

Turn right onto FM 1936

2.9 mi · 4 min · FM 1936

Turn left onto FM 2020

3.2 mi · 4 min · West University Boulevard

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec

Turn right

97 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour, 9-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, starting your trip from Killeen early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one planned stop and a fuel cost estimated at $50, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to West Odessa, as services might be more spread out on local roads compared to interstates. A specific tip for this route: be extra mindful of speed limit changes as you transition between different local areas.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 163.2 miles from Killeen, TX, or about 3h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 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 72 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.2 miles or 3h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Odessa, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Killeen, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 326.3 miles and 6h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 United States Highway 87 for about 71.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Live Oak, TX

163 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

Brownwood, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

San Angelo, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.2 miles from Killeen, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

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San Angelo City Park

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Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

San Angelo, Texas

Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

3.1 mi into trip | ~5m 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.

7.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 190

Keep slight left at fork onto US 190 toward US 190 West: Lampasas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 190 West: Lampasas

107.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | US 190; US 377 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 190; US 377 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

107.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | US 190; US 377 / Church Street

Turn left onto US 190; US 377 / Church Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.69 one way

$89.39 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$3.89	$49.92	$99.84
premium	$4.23	$54.28	$108.55
diesel	$4.80	$61.61	$123.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	97.9	1	$34.26	$15.66
Efficient EV	81.6	0	$28.55	$13.05
EV Truck/SUV	130.5	1	$45.68	$20.88

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Killeen, TX

Afternoon in Killeen on Sunday

Local time

3:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

92°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:06AM CDT until July 17 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

Destination

West Odessa, TX

Afternoon in West Odessa on Sunday

Local time

3:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 15 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:14AM CDT until July 17 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 10:06AM CDT until July 17 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS San Angelo TX

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

5 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

6h 9m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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' for this 326.3-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on local roads for the entire duration, so be prepared for frequent turns and potential traffic lights rather than long stretches of open highway. The route doesn't offer a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving, suggesting a continuous engagement with the road and your navigation. This type of drive requires consistent attention as you move through various local environments.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 71.2 mi on United States Highway 87.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on United States Highway 87 and TX 158. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 326.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 3.1 miles (I 14; US 190 / Central Texas Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (US 190): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,963 ft 823 ft

Total Climb

2,579 ft

Total Descent

439 ft

Highest Point

2,963 ft

~326.3 mi in

Elevation Range

2,140 ft

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 West Odessa, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Sh 158 West: Midland along the way.

Sh 158 West: Midland

230.7 mi in | ~4h 19m | via TX 158

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 West Odessa, 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 6h 9m. Total distance: 326.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.2 miles on United States Highway 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 11 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.

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 West Odessa, 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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at West Odessa, TX before the return drive.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Killeen, TX to West Odessa, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-20

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Concho County Rest Area

Main Street Market

Flying J Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Coke County Rest Area

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Kirby Park

International Waterlily Collection

Think In A Box - Escape Room

San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Pop Art Museum

Kids Kingdom

The Bosque along the Concho River

San Angelo City Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Killeen, TX

West Odessa, TX

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 9m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Killeen, TX

Arriving in West Odessa, TX

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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