How far is El Paso, TX from Harker Heights, TX?

The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Harker Heights, TX is about 591.5 miles (951.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 522.4 miles (840.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
591.48 mi
10h 09m
Flight
522.41 mi
840.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
522.41 mi
Kilometers
840.73 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
591.48 mi
Kilometers
951.9 km
Drive Time
10h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harker Heights
Sun, May 3, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sun, May 3, 3:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-02T19:21
Arrive Harker Heights
Sun, May 3, 5:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:09 PM to 6:39 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Iraan
TX

City in Pecos County, Texas, United States

From El Paso
295.4 mi
05h 04m
To Harker Heights
296.1 mi
05h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Harker Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Harker Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    217.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 467, RM 864: Fort McKavett

    1456 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Loop 467

    80 m · 6 sec · Loop 467

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop 467

    905 ft · 11 sec · Loop 467

  9. 9

    Continue on Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Frisco Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Frisco Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  14. 14

    Continue on Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Commerce Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    66 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Boy Street

    635 ft · 8 sec · Boy Street

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · United States Highway 190

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    15.2 mi · 16 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  24. 24

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 39 sec · North Key Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  26. 26

    Continue on East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  27. 27

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Texas Expressway

    21.6 mi · 24 min · Central Texas Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3470: Stan Schlueter Loop

    1897 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway

    2.5 mi · 2 min · East Central Texas Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 190 East

    924 ft · 23 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    1168 ft · 15 sec · Central Texas Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 3423: Indian Trail Drive

    1107 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Central Texas Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Central Texas Expressway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Indian Trail

    1626 ft · 51 sec · Indian Trail

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Clore Road

    1485 ft · 1 min · Clore Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Jorgette Drive

    1127 ft · 50 sec · Jorgette Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jorgette Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Harker Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
385 mi · 65%
United States Highway 190
79.8 mi · 13%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
Central Texas Expressway
21.8 mi · 4%
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 3%
East US Highway 190
11.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Keep slight right

217 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.1 mi
522.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
05h 04m from El Paso
Leave By
3:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Harker Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Harker Heights?

The road trip is about 591.5 miles (951.9 km) and usually takes 10h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Iraan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.4 miles from El Paso and 296.1 miles from Harker Heights.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 522.4 miles (840.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.87 one way or $157.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Harker Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Sunny near Harker Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Iraan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iraan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iraan.

RAIL

Sanderson

99 mi away
201 West Downey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Harker Heights. Straight-line distance: 522.41 mi (840.73 km).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
Harker Heights

#2 Harker Heights

City in Bell County, Texas, United States

Population33,071
Coordinates31.0835100, -97.6597400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: Harker Heights (-97.65974, 31.08351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 952 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.87 gal
79.01 L · about $78.87
Round trip
$157.74
41.74 gal · 158.02 L
Estimated CO2
185.5 kg one way
Round trip: 370.9 kg / 818 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $78.87 $157.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $88.74 $177.48
Premium $4.59 $95.81 $191.63
Diesel $3.99 $83.33 $166.67

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and Harker Heights, TX. The current time in El Paso is 19:21:47, although it is 20:21:47 in Harker Heights.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.