How far is Harker Heights, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Harker Heights, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.16 mi
05h 29m
Flight
299.44 mi
481.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.44 mi
Kilometers
481.91 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.16 mi
Kilometers
547.43 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sun, May 3, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Harker Heights
Sun, May 3, 6:03 AM 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 Lubbock
Sun, May 3, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harker Heights
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winters
TX

City in Runnels County, Texas, United States

From Harker Heights
169.7 mi
02h 44m
To Lubbock
170.5 mi
02h 44m

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
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harker Heights and Lubbock.

  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

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  26. 26

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  37. 37

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  38. 38

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  40. 40

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  42. 42

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 20%
North US Highway 183
36.9 mi · 11%
East Commerce Street
22 mi · 6%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
US 190 West
12.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 84 West

Keep slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
299.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winters
02h 44m from Harker Heights
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Harker Heights and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harker Heights to Lubbock?

The road trip is about 340.1 miles (547.4 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

Winters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.7 miles from Harker Heights and 170.5 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.35 one way or $90.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winters

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winters and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

City Of Winters

Winters , TX
310 S Main St, Winters, TX 79567
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harker Heights and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 299.44 mi (481.91 km).

Harker Heights

#1 Harker Heights

City in Bell County, Texas, United States

Population33,071
Coordinates31.0835100, -97.6597400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Lubbock

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: Jorgette Drive (-97.659761, 31.083686)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12 gal
45.44 L · about $45.35
Round trip
$90.70
24 gal · 90.88 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.3 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.35 $90.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.02 $102.05
Premium $4.59 $55.09 $110.18
Diesel $3.99 $47.92 $95.83

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

There is no time difference between Harker Heights and Lubbock. The current time is 19:03:44.

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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.