Clifton to Killeen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

818 miles 1316.4 km · straight line
981.6 miles estimated 1579.7 km · driving distance
19h 45min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Clifton from Killeen?

The distance from Clifton to Killeen is 818 miles (1316.4 km) as the crow flies. Killeen is located SE of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.6 miles, taking about 19h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Clifton and Killeen. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Clifton to Killeen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 45min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 42min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 41min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clifton & Killeen

Quick Facts

Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m 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 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients