How far is Fort Worth, TX from Indian Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Indian Hills, TX is about 520.3 miles (837.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 451.4 miles (726.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
520.34 mi
09h 09m
Flight
451.39 mi
726.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
451.39 mi
Kilometers
726.45 km
Flight Time
00h 54m

Driving Distance

Road route
520.34 mi
Kilometers
837.41 km
Drive Time
09h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian Hills
Fri, Nov 6, 8:14 PM CST
Return by in Fort Worth
Sat, Nov 7, 5:23 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Worth
2026-11-06T11:05
Arrive Indian Hills
Fri, Nov 6, 8:14 PM CST
Route Timing
09h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:09 PM to 4:39 PM CST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:42 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Worth
8:00 PM CST
Overnight-style route

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
Santa Clara
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Fort Worth
260.6 mi
04h 34m
To Indian Hills
259.7 mi
04h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Indian Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Indian Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Freeway

    53 m · 4 sec · South Freeway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: San Antonio

    3262 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 South

    15.2 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Nueces Street

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min · South Nueces Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2128: Chapin Road, Schunior Road, Richardson Road

    1502 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Schunior Street

    116 m · 9 sec · East Schunior Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Richardson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Richardson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Schunior Street

    2604 ft · 42 sec · East Schunior Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Richardson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.1 mi · 16 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mile 1 West Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mile 1 West Road

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Mile 11 North Road

    1992 ft · 55 sec · Mile 11 North Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mile 11 North Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Indian Hills.

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
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 130 Toll South
86.8 mi · 17%
South Freeway
82.3 mi · 16%
South Nueces Street
75.7 mi · 15%
Falfurrias Expressway
65.4 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 12%
I 37 South
60.9 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

TX 130 Toll South

Continue straight

86.1 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
451.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Santa Clara
04h 34m from Fort Worth
Leave By
5:42 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indian Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Indian Hills?

The road trip is about 520.3 miles (837.4 km) and usually takes 09h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Santa Clara is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260.6 miles from Fort Worth and 259.7 miles from Indian Hills.

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

The direct path is about 451.4 miles (726.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.75 one way or $131.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Worth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indian Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara and the surrounding midpoint area.
New Braunfels Parks and Recreation
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

New Braunfels Parks and Recreation

New Braunfels , TX
110 Golf Course Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 4.1/5 29 reviews City government office,Park,Skateboard park
Schertz EMS
Practical stop 7.1 mi away

Schertz EMS

Schertz , TX
City Hall, 1400 Schertz Pkwy #7, Schertz, TX 78154
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office,Ambulance service
Converse City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Converse City Hall

Converse , TX
406 S Seguin Rd, Converse, TX 78109
Rating 3.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Local government office,City Hall
New Braunfels Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

New Braunfels Municipal Court

New Braunfels , TX
550 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Rating 3.6/5 10 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Clara.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

36 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

45 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

91 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 451.39 mi (726.45 km).

Fort Worth

#1 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
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#2 Indian Hills

Indian Hills is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.2128500, -97.9163900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Worth (-97.32085, 32.72541)
End: Indian Hills (-97.91639, 26.21285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 837 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.36 gal
69.51 L · about $65.75
Round trip
$131.49
36.72 gal · 139.02 L
Estimated CO2
163.2 kg one way
Round trip: 326.3 kg / 719 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $65.75 $131.49
Mid-grade $4.09 $75.17 $150.33
Premium $4.47 $82.11 $164.21
Diesel $5.68 $104.32 $208.64

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Worth and Indian Hills. The current time is 11:05:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.