How long is the commute from Killeen, TX?
Workers who live in Killeen, TX take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
7.8% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Killeen get to work
| Means of transportation | Killeen | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±1.7 points) | 75.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±1.5 points) | 11.1% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.3% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% (±1.0 points) | 9.4% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Killeen, the average commute is higher than in Bell County (23.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Killeen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bell County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bell County, Killeen ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 771 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Killeen
| Vehicles available | Killeen | Bell County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±0.7 points) | 5.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±2.1 points) | 33.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±2.1 points) | 39.9% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±1.6 points) | 21.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Killeen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bell County (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Killeen
| Killeen | Bell County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.8% (±1.0 points) | 9.4% (±0.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 96.0% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.3% (±1.3 points) | 90.9% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Killeen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bell County (90.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Killeen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | — | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Fort Hood | 5.2 mi | 11.2 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Harker Heights | 5.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Nolanville | 7.5 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Copperas Cove | 11 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Kempner | 14 mi | 31.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Salado | 15 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Belton | 15 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Florence | 17 mi | 37.1 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fort Hood, TX (11.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Copperas Cove, TX (29.4 minutes), Kempner, TX (31.1 minutes), Florence, TX (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rogers | 31.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Morgan's Point Resort | 29.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | Holland | 27.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Troy | 27.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Killeen | 25.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Salado | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Harker Heights | 24.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Nolanville | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Belton | 22.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 (tie) | Little River-Academy | 22.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Temple | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Bell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Killeen
How long is the average commute in Killeen?
Workers who live in Killeen, TX take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Killeen without a car?
5.0% of households in Killeen have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Killeen?
7.8% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Killeen worked from home, and 91.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Killeen city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Killeen city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Killeen city, Texas
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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