How far is Harker Heights, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Harker Heights, TX to Houston, TX is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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City in Brazos County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harker Heights and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harker Heights and Houston.
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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
11.8 mi · 12 min · Central Texas Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
6.8 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 53, FM 2305: Central Avenue, Adams Avenue
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South General Bruce Drive
895 ft · 18 sec · South General Bruce Drive
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Central Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
66 m · 4 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
12 mi · 15 min · West Adams Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 979
15.3 mi · 19 min · Farm-to-Market Road 979
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Continue on Browning Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Browning Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
13.7 mi · 15 min · South State Highway 6
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Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 32 min · North Earl Rudder Freeway
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Continue on State Highway 6
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward East TX 105, Spur 515: Conroe
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 6
854 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn left onto State Highway 105
5.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 105
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Turn straight onto Aggie Expressway
24.7 mi · 27 min · Aggie Expressway
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Continue on MCTRA 249 Tollway
3.6 mi · 4 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Tollway
7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway
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Continue on Tomball Parkway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Tomball Parkway
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Continue on West Mount Houston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Mount Houston Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on North Freeway Frontage Road
668 ft · 13 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 South
138 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
83 m · 4 sec · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Beaumont
2168 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Milam Street
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Milam Street
2031 ft · 1 min · Milam Street
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Turn right onto Prairie Street
100 m · 14 sec · Prairie Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
157 m · 17 sec · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harker Heights and Houston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Earl Rudder Freeway
Continue on North Earl Rudder Freeway
30.1 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harker Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harker Heights to Houston?
The road trip is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wixon Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Harker Heights and 87.8 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.60 one way or $49.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harker Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.
Stop Ideas Near Wixon Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harker Heights and Houston. Straight-line distance: 164.43 mi (264.63 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 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.89 | $59.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
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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