Origin
Harker Heights, TX
Evening in Harker Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harker Heights, TX to Laredo, TX
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
320.7 mi
516 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 41m
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6 AM
4h 54m
8 AM
5h 21m
10 AM
5h 4m
12 PM
5h 1m
3 PM
5h 5m
5 PM
5h 20m
8 PM
4h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harker Heights, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Laredo, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
Traveling from Harker Heights to Laredo covers a total distance of 320.7 miles. You should plan for approximately 4 hours and 54 minutes of driving time to reach your destination. Because this route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Texas, you can easily complete the trip in a single day. Budgeting about $48 for fuel is a safe estimate for your expenses. This journey is best described as a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect a straightforward interstate cruise. It is a straightforward trek that works well if you prefer local roads over major highway systems.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
160.4 miles from Harker Heights, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a unique driving experience on this route, as it consists of 0% highway driving. Instead of the typical interstate grind, you will navigate a series of local paths, including Jorgette Drive, Clore Road, and Indian Trail. Because the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is 0 miles on Jorgette Drive, your attention will be consistently required behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by frequent turns rather than high-speed cruising. Prepare for a technical drive that demands your full focus throughout the entire 320.7-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jorgette Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harker Heights, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jorgette Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Indian Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Central Texas Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 14 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Texas Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FM 1670 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jorgette Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harker Heights, TX and Laredo, TX.
1
Start on Jorgette Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Jorgette Drive
2
Continue on Jorgette Drive
390 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jorgette Drive
3
Turn left onto Clore Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Clore Road
4
Turn right onto Indian Trail
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Indian Trail
5
Turn left onto East Central Texas Expressway
335 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Central Texas Expressway
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 14 East, US 190 East
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 14 East, US 190 East
7
Merge slight left onto Central Texas Expressway
7.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Texas Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1670
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
FM 1670
9
Turn straight onto US 190 Frontage Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190 Frontage Road
10
Turn right onto Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Stillhouse Hollow Dam Road
11
Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 2484
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Farm-to-Market Road 2484
12
Turn right onto North Robertson Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Robertson Road
13
Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 35 South
14
Merge slight left
48 mi
·
50 min
15
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
16
Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate Highway 35
17
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
18
Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pan Am Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on South Pan Am Expressway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Pan Am Expressway
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
144 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Turn right onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Houston Street
24
Turn left onto Salinas Avenue
272 ft
·
12 sec
·
Salinas Avenue
25
Turn left onto Matamoros Street
305 ft
·
5 sec
·
Matamoros Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local route, leave early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and avoid navigating complex turns in the dark. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and reset, especially given the constant attention required by the winding local roads. Because you aren't relying on fast-moving highways, keep your fuel levels consistent and don't wait until the last minute to refill for your $48 budget. The flexibility of a one-day trip allows you to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Prioritize steady pacing over speed to handle the frequent turns safely and comfortably.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.4 miles from Harker Heights, TX, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.4 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laredo, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harker Heights, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Harker Heights, TX
This is one driving day of about 320.7 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harker Heights, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.4 mi from Harker Heights, TX · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.4 miles from Harker Heights, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laredo, TX
The final approach into Laredo, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Laredo, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.99 one way
$97.98 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $53.69 | $107.37 |
| premium | $4.59 | $57.97 | $115.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.25 | $142.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.2 | 1 | $33.67 | $15.39 |
| Efficient EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.06 | $12.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.3 | 1 | $44.90 | $20.52 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Laredo, TX
Evening in Laredo on Sunday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 54m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Harker Heights, TX to Laredo, TX covers 320.7 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jorgette Drive, Clore Road, Indian Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.4 miles from Harker Heights, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harker Heights, TX to Laredo, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harker Heights, TX to Laredo, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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