Cities Near Temple
Cities near Temple, Texas: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Killeen, Waco, Georgetown. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Temple, Texas is Killeen, about 23 mi (37 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Waco | 33 mi / 54 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Georgetown | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Round Rock | 45 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Cedar Park | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Austin | 62 mi / 100 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bryan | 65 mi / 104 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| San Marcos | 91 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mansfield | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| DeSoto | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Temple
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Killeen, Waco, Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Temple
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Mansfield, DeSoto. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Temple include Killeen, Waco, Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park. The closest is Killeen, about 23 miles (37 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.