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Temple, Texas

Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. S.

Type CityPopulation 82,073Metro Area Population 475,367

Why go

  • City in Texas, United States.
  • Served by Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL).

History

Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. As of 2020, the city has a population of 82,073 according to the U.S. census. Temple lies in the region referred to as Central Texas and is a principal city in the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood metropolitan area, which as of the 2020 Census had a population of 475,367. Located off Interstate 35, Temple is 68 miles (109 km) north of Austin, 34 miles (55 km) south of Waco and 27 miles east of Killeen.

Airports

Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) 4.5 mi to the centre
Temple, TX, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Skylark Field (ILE) 19 mi to the centre
Killeen, TX, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Buckshot Ranch Airport 5.6 mi to the centre
Troy, TX, US
Outdoor
Stampede Valley Airport 6.2 mi to the centre
Moffat, TX, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Temple, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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