How far is Houston, TX from Indian Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Indian Hills, TX is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Indian Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Indian Hills.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.8 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
37.1 mi · 43 min · Alamo Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 37, US 77, I 69E
538 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right
2.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
17.9 mi · 19 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 413 West, FM 2629 East
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
1109 ft · 24 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Santa Cruz Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Santa Cruz Avenue
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1425
2 mi · 3 min · Farm to Market Road 1425
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Continue on Mile 2 East Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mile 2 East Road
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Turn right onto Mile 12 North Road
2 mi · 5 min · Mile 12 North Road
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Turn left onto North Farm to Market Road 491
1.5 km · 2 min · North Farm to Market Road 491
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Turn right onto Mile 11 North Road
1992 ft · 55 sec · Mile 11 North Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mile 11 North Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Indian Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 59
Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Houston 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 Houston to Indian Hills?
The road trip is about 332.2 miles (534.6 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Houston and 165.9 miles from Indian Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.6 miles (467.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 $41.97 one way or $83.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Houston and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indian Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Indian Hills. Straight-line distance: 290.57 mi (467.62 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indian Hills
Indian Hills is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.2128500, -97.9163900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Hills (-97.91639, 26.21285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 535 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.58 | $41.97 | $83.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $47.98 | $95.96 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $52.41 | $104.82 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $66.59 | $133.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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