Durham, North Carolina to Killeen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1133.1 miles 1823.6 km · straight line
1359.7 miles estimated 2188.3 km · driving distance
27h 21min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Killeen?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Killeen is 1133.1 miles (1823.6 km) as the crow flies. Killeen is located WSW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1359.7 miles, taking about 27h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Killeen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 21min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 49min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~35h 33min $163–$476* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Killeen

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 378 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients