How far is Indian Hills, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Indian Hills, TX to Dallas, TX is about 528.1 miles (849.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 458.8 miles (738.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 02m 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
528.09 mi
08h 01m
Flight
458.83 mi
738.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
458.83 mi
Kilometers
738.41 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
528.09 mi
Kilometers
849.88 km
Drive Time
08h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Fri, Nov 6, 4:36 PM CST
Return by in Indian Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 12:37 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indian Hills
2026-11-06T08:35
Arrive Dallas
Fri, Nov 6, 4:36 PM CST
Route Timing
08h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:01 PM to 3:31 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
7:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indian Hills
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
Kingsbury
TX

Census designated place

From Indian Hills
254.1 mi
04h 00m
To Dallas
273.9 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 12 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Mile 11 North Road

    1817 ft · 50 sec · Mile 11 North Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Mile 11 North Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Mile 11 North Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Farm to Market Road 491

    4.3 mi · 8 min · North Farm to Market Road 491

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mile 16½ North Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mile 16½ North Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Santa Rosa Avenue

    9.1 mi · 14 min · East Santa Rosa Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Richardson Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Richardson Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Schunior Street

    2604 ft · 40 sec · East Schunior Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Richardson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Richardson Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Richardson Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Richardson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Expressway 281

    55 m · 4 sec · North Expressway 281

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street

    11.1 mi · 15 min · Nueces Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    31.8 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    71 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Helena Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Helena Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 80

    23.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 80

  22. 22

    Continue on South Nixon Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 80 North

    30.8 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

  24. 24

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  25. 25

    Continue on South Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · South Colorado Street

  26. 26

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    1282 ft · 17 sec · United States Highway 183

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

    2447 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    58.5 mi · 55 min · Pickle Parkway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  31. 31

    Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

  32. 32

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E: Dallas

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
142 mi · 27%
Purple Heart Trail
97.7 mi · 19%
Pickle Parkway
58.5 mi · 11%
I 35E
58.1 mi · 11%
King David Drive
31.8 mi · 6%
State Highway 80 North
30.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Merge slight left

71.5 mi · 01h 16m

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
08h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.3 mi
458.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsbury
04h 00m from Indian Hills
Leave By
7:58 PM CST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indian Hills and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indian Hills to Dallas?

The road trip is about 528.1 miles (849.9 km) and usually takes 08h 01m 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?

Kingsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.1 miles from Indian Hills and 273.9 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 458.8 miles (738.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 $67.16 one way or $134.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indian Hills and Partly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Kingsbury

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingsbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

28 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

68 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

69 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indian Hills and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 458.83 mi (738.41 km).

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#1 Indian Hills

Indian Hills is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.2128500, -97.9163900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

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

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Mile 11 North Road (-97.916418, 26.214629)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 850 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.63 gal
70.54 L · about $67.16
Round trip
$134.32
37.26 gal · 141.08 L
Estimated CO2
165.6 kg one way
Round trip: 331.1 kg / 730 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.61 $67.16 $134.32
Mid-grade $4.12 $76.66 $153.32
Premium $4.49 $83.72 $167.45
Diesel $5.71 $106.38 $212.75

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Indian Hills and Dallas. The current time is 08:35:07.

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.