Waco to Killeen, Texas: 71 Miles by Road, 55 Miles by Air

Two Central Texas cities, 71 miles apart via I-35 South.

By Car

• Distance: 71 miles
• Time: 1h 11m (normal traffic)
• Route: I-35 S direct — no turns
• Tolls: None
• Traffic notes: Temple/Belton stretch (mile 20–35) congested rush hour; construction frequent

By Air

• Airports: Waco Regional (ACT) → Killeen-Fort Hood Regional (GRK)
• Distance: 55 miles (great circle)
• Time: 35 min flight + 2h airport = ~3h total
• Service: No commercial flights ACT↔GRK. Charter only. Connect via DFW/IAH (4h+).

By Bus

Greyhound: 1h 30m, ~$20. Departs Waco downtown, arrives Killeen station.

Practical Takeaway

Drive. 71 miles on Interstate is trivial in Texas. Flying exists only theoretically. Bus works if carless. Fort Hood (now Fort Cavellos) access requires base sponsorship.