Origin
Harker Heights, TX
Evening in Harker Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harker Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
170.7 mi
275 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harker Heights, TX
Jeff Stapleton
San Antonio, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Harker Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX covers 170.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jorgette Drive, Clore Road, Indian Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.3 miles from Harker Heights, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 170.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Harker Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harker Heights, TX to San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, 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
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Pan Am Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lexington Avenue, Main Avenue, San Pedro Avenue
22
Turn straight onto East Elmira Street
525 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Elmira Street
23
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Avenue
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Navarro Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Navarro Street
25
Exit the roundabout onto Navarro Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Navarro Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on North Main Avenue
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Main Avenue
27
Turn right onto West Travis Street
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Travis Street
28
Turn left onto North Flores Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Flores Street
29
Continue on Military Plaza
390 ft
·
16 sec
·
Military Plaza
30
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
Dolorosa Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 85.3 miles from Harker Heights, TX, or about 1h 13m 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 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.3 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Antonio, 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 170.7 miles and 2h 27m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.3 mi from Harker Heights, TX · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 85.3 miles from Harker Heights, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Antonio, TX
The final approach into San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, 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
$26.08 one way
$52.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $28.58 | $57.15 |
| premium | $4.59 | $30.85 | $61.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.92 | $8.19 |
| Efficient EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.3 | 0 | $23.90 | $10.92 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
San Antonio, TX
Evening in San Antonio on Sunday
Local time
5:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
20 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
2h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 San Antonio, TX covers 170.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 85.3 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 $26.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Harker Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harker Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harker Heights, TX to San Antonio, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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