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Trip from Levelland, TX to Killeen, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 40m
Distance
363.9 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 29m
★
6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 49m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Levelland, TX
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Killeen, TX
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Trip Overview
This 363.9-mile drive from Levelland, Texas, to Killeen, Texas, is a straightforward journey that can be completed in about 6 hours and 40 minutes. Primarily utilizing US Highway 84 and State Highway 153, with a significant portion on US 183, this route is focused on efficient highway travel, with 91% of it being on highways. Given its manageable duration, it's well-suited as a single-day trip, though you could certainly break it up if desired. Budget around $56 for fuel, and be prepared for one planned stop along the way. Both Levelland and Killeen are located within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your 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
181.9 miles from Levelland, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| State Highway 153 | 69 mi | 1h 14m |
| US 183 | 37 mi | 40m |
| US Highway 84 East | 29.2 mi | 33m |
| East Highway 84 | 26.9 mi | 26m |
| US 67 | 21.5 mi | 24m |
| West State Highway 114 | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| Central Texas Expressway | 16.9 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 84
— 73.9 mi, about 1h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Levelland, TX and Killeen, TX.
1
Start on TX 114 Bus
13 ft
·
8 sec
·
Houston Street
2
Turn left onto Avenue H
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Avenue H
3
At end of road, turn right onto TX 114
17 mi
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18 min
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West State Highway 114
4
Continue on TX 114
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 114
5
Continue on TX 114
4.8 mi
·
6 min
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19th Street
6
Turn right onto West Loop 289
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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West Loop 289
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto Loop 289
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Loop 289
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 84: Slaton, Post
10
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Loop 289
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
12
Merge onto US 84
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Slaton Road
13
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Highway 84
14
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
15
Continue on US 84
20 mi
·
20 min
·
East Highway 84
16
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North US Highway 84
17
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
18
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
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Ralls Road
19
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
23
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southwest Georgia Avenue
24
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
25
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 70
26
Turn left onto TX 153
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
State Highway 153
27
Continue on TX 153
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
28
Continue on TX 153
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Walnut Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 84; US 283
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 84; US 283
30
Continue on US 67; US 84
21 mi
·
24 min
·
US 67; US 84
31
Turn right onto US 84; US 183
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Garmon Drive
32
Continue on US 84; US 183
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 84 East
33
Turn right onto US 183; TX 16
22 mi
·
25 min
·
US 183; TX 16
34
Continue on US 183; US 190
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US 183; US 190
35
Merge onto US 183; US 190; US 281
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North US Highway 281
36
Continue on US 183; US 190; US 281
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Key Avenue
37
Turn left onto FM 580
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue J
38
Continue on FM 580
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East FM 580
39
Turn right onto FM 1715
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
FM 1715
40
At end of road, turn left onto US 190
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
42
Continue on US 190 Bus
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Veterans Memorial Boulevard
43
Turn left
83 ft
·
8 sec
44
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this roughly 6-hour and 40-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Levelland to maximize daylight and arrive in Killeen with time to spare. With a total distance of 363.9 miles and a fuel cost estimate of $56, planning one stop for gas and a quick break is advisable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, as services might be less frequent. This trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your pacing.
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 181.9 miles from Levelland, TX, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.9 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.9 miles or 3h 13m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Killeen, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Levelland, 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 Levelland, TX
This is one driving day of about 363.9 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Levelland, 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 US Highway 84 for about 73.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 181.9 miles from Levelland, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US Highway 84 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.9 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.
Llano Estacado Picnic Area
0 mi from route
San Saba Picnic Area
0 mi from route
Picnic Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Eagles Landing Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Rest Area
2.2 mi from route
Great Escape of Central Texas
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 363.9
Killeen, Texas
Hours: 3:30–9:30 pm
+12546802686
Visit websitePainting with a Twist
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 26
Lubbock, Texas
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+18067947928
Visit websiteLions Club Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
3.3 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 363.9
Killeen, Texas
Hours: 5 am–10 pm
+12545016390
Visit websiteThe Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
3.5 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 259.9
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256436376
Visit websiteBrown County Museum of History
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
3.4 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 259.9
Brownwood, Texas
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+13256411926
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 360.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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TX 114 / West State Highway 114
At end of road, turn right onto TX 114 / West State Highway 114
Navigation decision point
6
146.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6
152.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater,...
6
343.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 16m in
|
US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
At end of road, turn left onto US 190 / Central Texas Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
360.7 mi into trip
|
~6h 34m in
Take the exit toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward T.J. Mills Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.99 one way
$109.97 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $60.19 | $120.37 |
| premium | $4.54 | $64.97 | $129.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.34 | $160.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.2 | 1 | $38.21 | $17.47 |
| Efficient EV | 91 | 1 | $31.84 | $14.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.6 | 1 | $50.95 | $23.29 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Levelland, TX
Late night in Levelland on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Killeen, TX
Late night in Killeen on Sunday
Local time
2:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
30% chance
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
16 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 40m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, covering 91% on highways. The main arteries for this route are US Highway 84, State Highway 153, and US 183. You'll encounter one of the longest uninterrupted stretches at 73.9 miles on US Highway 84, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be aware that road conditions and speed limits can vary, so stay alert. The journey progresses efficiently, largely keeping you on well-maintained state and federal roads.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.9 mi on US Highway 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 84 and State Highway 153. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near TX 114 / West State Highway 114.
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 363.9 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: at 0.5 miles (TX 114 / West State Highway 114): Navigation decision point; at 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,054 ft
823 ft
Total Climb
14 ft
Total Descent
2,245 ft
Highest Point
3,054 ft
~52 mi in
Elevation Range
2,231 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 Levelland, TX and Killeen, TX, road signs point toward Post, Sh 70 South, Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater and San Angelo.
Post
34.6 mi in
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~40m
Sh 70 South
152.6 mi in
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~2h 42m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
152.6 mi in
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~2h 42m
San Angelo
152.6 mi in
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~2h 42m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 6h 40m. Total distance: 363.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.9 miles on US Highway 84. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Killeen, 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: at 0.5 miles (TX 114 / West State Highway 114): Navigation decision point; at 146.1 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 152.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Killeen, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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