Atlanta to Killeen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

798.3 miles 1284.7 km · straight line
878.7 miles actual route 1414.2 km · driving distance
16h 10min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Killeen?

The distance from Atlanta to Killeen is 798.3 miles (1284.7 km) as the crow flies. Killeen is located W of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.7 miles, taking about 16h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Killeen in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Killeen. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Killeen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 10min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 24min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 1min $105–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Killeen

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Killeen
31.12°N, 97.73°W
America/Chicago
252m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM