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

The driving distance from Harker Heights, TX to El Paso, TX is about 599.2 miles (964.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 522.4 miles (840.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
599.19 mi
09h 22m
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
599.19 mi
Kilometers
964.3 km
Drive Time
09h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 09h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Paso
Sun, May 3, 3:25 AM MDT
Return by in Harker Heights
Sun, May 3, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harker Heights
2026-05-02T19:03
Arrive El Paso
Sun, May 3, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:22 PM to 3:52 PM MDT

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

Leave by
5:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harker Heights
8:00 PM CDT
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 Harker Heights
295.2 mi
04h 41m
To El Paso
304 mi
04h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jorgette Drive

    684 ft · 31 sec · Jorgette Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Jorgette Drive

    119 m · 19 sec · Jorgette Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clore Road

    1307 ft · 1 min · Clore Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Amy Lane

    1960 ft · 57 sec · South Amy Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Cherokee Drive

    1613 ft · 50 sec · East Cherokee Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Ann Boulevard

    2635 ft · 1 min · South Ann Boulevard

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Central Texas Expressway

    2.5 mi · 2 min · West Central Texas Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 West, US 190 West

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Central Texas Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 West: Lampasas

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto FM 1715

    6.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1715

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East FM 580

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East FM 580

  13. 13

    Continue on East Avenue J

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue J

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Key Avenue

    1899 ft · 32 sec · North Key Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    15.1 mi · 16 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 190 West

    61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US Highway 190 West

  18. 18

    Continue on Boy Street

    635 ft · 13 sec · Boy Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.2 km · 57 sec · Bridge Street

  20. 20

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

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Blackburn Street

    109 m · 10 sec · Blackburn Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Commerce Street

    84 m · 11 sec · East Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Menard Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Menard Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 190

    18.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 190

  26. 26

    Continue on East US Highway 190

    11.2 mi · 11 min · East US Highway 190

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West US Highway 190

    16.4 mi · 17 min · West US Highway 190

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Ranch Road 864

    42 mi · 46 min · Ranch Road 864

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: El Paso

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    384.5 mi · 6 hr 8 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown

    851 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue

    1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Mesa Street

    1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
385 mi · 64%
US Highway 190 West
61 mi · 10%
Ranch Road 864
42 mi · 7%
United States Highway 190
18.7 mi · 3%
West US Highway 190
16.4 mi · 3%
North US Highway 183
15.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

385 mi · 06h 08m

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
09h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.8 mi
522.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iraan
04h 41m from Harker Heights
Leave By
5:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 599.2 miles (964.3 km) and usually takes 09h 22m 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 295.2 miles from Harker Heights and 304 miles from El Paso.

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 76.8 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 CDT. 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 $79.89 one way or $159.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Harker Heights and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 522.41 mi (840.73 km).

Harker Heights

#1 Harker Heights

City in Bell County, Texas, United States

Population33,071
Coordinates31.0835100, -97.6597400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
El Paso

#2 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
Start: Jorgette Drive (-97.659761, 31.083686)
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 964 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.14 gal
80.04 L · about $79.89
Round trip
$159.78
42.28 gal · 160.08 L
Estimated CO2
187.9 kg one way
Round trip: 375.7 kg / 828 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $79.89 $159.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $89.89 $179.77
Premium $4.59 $97.05 $194.11
Diesel $3.99 $84.41 $168.82

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 Harker Heights, TX and El Paso, TX. The current time in Harker Heights is 19:03:44, although it is 18:03:44 in El Paso.

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.