Kansas City to Killeen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.4 miles 932.5 km · straight line
693 miles actual route 1115.3 km · driving distance
11h 57min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Killeen?

The distance from Kansas City to Killeen is 579.4 miles (932.5 km) as the crow flies. Killeen is located SSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 693 miles, taking about 11h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Killeen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 57min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 20min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~15h 32min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Killeen

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM