How far is Harker Heights, TX from Austin, TX?
The driving distance from Harker Heights, TX to Austin, TX is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harker Heights and Austin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harker Heights and Austin.
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Start on Jorgette Drive
684 ft · 31 sec · Jorgette Drive
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Continue on Jorgette Drive
119 m · 23 sec · Jorgette Drive
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Turn left onto Clore Road
1485 ft · 1 min · Clore Road
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Turn right onto Indian Trail
1626 ft · 54 sec · Indian Trail
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Turn left onto East Central Texas Expressway
102 m · 7 sec · East Central Texas Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 East, US 190 East
907 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
7.7 mi · 8 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1670
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto US 190 Frontage Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · US 190 Frontage Road
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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 Farm-to-Market Road 2484
1.5 km · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 2484
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Turn right onto North Robertson Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Robertson Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
1915 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 51 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
948 ft · 27 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
2578 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto Congress Avenue
109 m · 18 sec · Congress Avenue
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harker Heights and Austin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 00h 51m
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 Harker Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harker Heights to Austin?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 miles from Harker Heights and 37.5 miles from Austin.
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 16 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.67 one way or $19.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Harker Heights and Mostly Cloudy near Austin.
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 Harker Heights and Austin. Straight-line distance: 56.62 mi (91.12 km).
#1 Harker Heights
City in Bell County, Texas, United States
| Population | 33,071 |
| Coordinates | 31.0835100, -97.6597400 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East 5th Street (-97.743073, 30.267115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.89 | $21.77 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
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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