How far is Hialeah, FL from Kendall, FL?

The driving distance from Hialeah, FL to Kendall, FL is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.76 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.56 mi
20.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.56 mi
Kilometers
20.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.76 mi
Kilometers
25.37 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kendall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Hialeah
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hialeah
2026-04-23T06:18
Arrive Kendall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hialeah
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fountainebleau
FL

Census designated place

From Hialeah
7.9 mi
00h 12m
To Kendall
7.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hialeah and Kendall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hialeah and Kendall.

  1. 1

    Start on East 39th Street

    1515 ft · 1 min · East 39th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palm Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Palm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    2586 ft · 1 min · West 21st Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hialeah Expressway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Hialeah Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 826 South

    1048 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    7.6 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, North Kendall Drive, Metrorail, Dadeland Mall Circle, Dadeland Mall

    1415 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 94 East: Southwest 88th Street, North Kendall Drive

    2073 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Southwest 88th Street

    1367 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 88th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dadeland Boulevard

    1376 ft · 47 sec · Dadeland Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2536 ft · 52 sec · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Dixie Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hialeah and Kendall.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palmetto Expressway
9.88 mi · 63%
Hialeah Expressway
2.09 mi · 13%
Palm Avenue
1.16 mi · 7%
West 21st Street
0.49 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
0.48 mi · 3%
SR 94 East
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Palmetto Expressway

Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

7.61 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountainebleau
00h 12m from Hialeah
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hialeah and Mostly Cloudy near Kendall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hialeah to Kendall?

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Fountainebleau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Hialeah and 7.9 miles from Kendall.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.32 one way or $4.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hialeah and Mostly Cloudy near Kendall.

Stop Ideas Near Fountainebleau

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 Fountainebleau and the surrounding midpoint area.
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 14 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

12 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

32 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

42 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

65 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hialeah and Kendall. Straight-line distance: 12.56 mi (20.21 km).

Hialeah

#1 Hialeah

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population232,027
Coordinates25.8576000, -80.2781100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kendall

A census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population75,371
Coordinates25.6792700, -80.3172700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Hialeah (-80.27811, 25.8576)
End: Kendall (-80.31727, 25.67927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.32
Round trip
$4.65
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.32 $4.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.57 $5.15
Premium $4.90 $2.74 $5.48
Diesel $4.35 $2.44 $4.87

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 Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hialeah and Kendall. The current time is 06:18:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.