Distance from Austin, TX to Fort Hood (Now Fort Cavazos), TX

Driving Distance: Austin → Fort Cavazos

Fort Hood was renamed Fort Cavazos in May 2023 (after Gen. Richard Cavazos). The distance remains the same.

• Distance: ~135 miles (217 km)
• Drive Time: 2 hours 15 min – 2 hours 45 min (traffic dependent)
• Primary Route: I-35 North to US-190 West (at Belton) → Fort Cavazos main gate.

Route Details

1. Start Austin: Take I-35 North.
2. Continue ~70 mi to Belton / Temple area.
3. Exit onto US-190 West / US-84 West (signs for Fort Cavazos / Killeen).
4. Follow US-190 West ~25 mi directly to Main Gate (Clear Creek Rd / Tank Destroyer Blvd).

Alternate Routes

• TX-29 West (Burnet → Lampasas) → US-190: Scenic Hill Country, slower (~2.5–3 hrs), less traffic.
• US-183 North (Lockhart → Lometa) → US-190: Similar time, less direct.

Key Gates & Destinations

• Main Gate (Clear Creek Rd): Primary visitor/contractor entry.
• Bernard Gate (Tank Destroyer Blvd): Commercial, some visitors.
• Clark Gate (Old Georgetown Rd): Training area access.
• West Fort Hood (Killeen side): Different gates (e.g., 41st St).

Base Access

Visitors need REAL ID-compliant ID + vehicle registration/insurance. Non-DoD: sponsor required or visitor pass (MP station). Allow extra time for gate processing.