How far is Harker Heights, TX from Killeen, TX?
The driving distance from Harker Heights, TX to Killeen, TX is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Bell County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harker Heights and Killeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harker Heights and Killeen.
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Start on Jorgette Drive
684 ft · 31 sec · Jorgette Drive
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Continue on Jorgette Drive
119 m · 19 sec · Jorgette Drive
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Turn right onto Clore Road
1307 ft · 60 sec · Clore Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Amy Lane
2444 ft · 1 min · South Amy Lane
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Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harker Heights and Killeen.
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.
East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Turn left onto East Veterans Memorial Boulevard
4.48 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harker Heights to Killeen?
The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lone Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Harker Heights and 2.7 miles from Killeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 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 near Killeen.
Stop Ideas Near Lone Star
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harker Heights and Killeen. Straight-line distance: 4.65 mi (7.48 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 Killeen
The 11th most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 153,991 |
| Coordinates | 31.1171200, -97.7278000 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killeen (-97.7278, 31.11712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.81 | $1.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $0.76 | $1.52 |
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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