How far is Austin, TX from Harker Heights, TX?
The driving distance from Austin, TX to Harker Heights, TX is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Harker Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Harker Heights.
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Start on East 5th Street
1836 ft · 52 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Red River Street
711 ft · 20 sec · Red River Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
757 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
928 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, US 290 East
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
2985 ft · 42 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50.2 mi · 54 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2484: Stillhouse, Hollow Lake
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stagecoach Road
876 ft · 21 sec · North Stagecoach Road
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2484
1 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2484
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Turn right onto Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road
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Turn left onto US 190 Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · US 190 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3423
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway
2604 ft · 60 sec · East Central Texas Expressway
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Turn right onto Indian Trail
1224 ft · 38 sec · Indian Trail
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Turn left onto Clore Road
1485 ft · 1 min · Clore Road
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Turn right onto Jorgette Drive
1127 ft · 50 sec · Jorgette Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jorgette Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Harker Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50.2 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Harker Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Harker Heights?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Serenada is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Austin and 35 miles from Harker Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.37 one way or $18.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Austin and Mostly Cloudy near Harker Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Serenada
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Serenada.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Harker Heights. Straight-line distance: 56.62 mi (91.12 km).
#1 Austin
The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area.
| Population | 995,484 |
| Coordinates | 30.2671500, -97.7430600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harker Heights
City in Bell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 33,071 |
| Coordinates | 31.0835100, -97.6597400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harker Heights (-97.65974, 31.08351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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