Trip from Indian Hills, TX to Arlington, TX

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Drive Time

9h 32m

Distance

510.7 mi

822 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 24m ★

6 AM

9h 33m

8 AM

9h 50m

10 AM

9h 39m

12 PM

9h 37m

3 PM

9h 40m

5 PM

9h 49m

8 PM

9h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Indian Hills, TX

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suburban city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Arlington, TX

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Trip Overview

This 510.7-mile drive from Indian Hills, TX to Arlington, TX is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take about 9 hours and 32 minutes. Given its length, it's best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to enjoy the journey. You'll be navigating a mix of major highways, including I 69C, Purple Heart Trail, and Pickle Parkway, with 63% of the route being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $77. This drive offers a long-distance experience primarily within the Great Plains region of Texas.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

255.4 miles from Indian Hills, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a long-distance drive with a significant portion on highways, accounting for 63% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 141.7 miles along I 69C. While much of the drive may feel like a straightforward journey, the inclusion of routes like Purple Heart Trail and Pickle Parkway suggests there might be shifts in scenery and road type, moving beyond just a monotonous interstate experience. This route is designed for covering distance efficiently.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 69C is the longest continuous segment at about 141.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 32m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 344 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 510.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 344 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 448.8 miles (I 35W): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 493.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

344 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Waco

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Waco

448.8 mi into trip | ~8h 22m in | I 35W

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W toward I 35W: Fort Worth

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 35W: Fort Worth

493.9 mi into trip | ~9h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 20 East: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas

494.2 mi into trip | ~9h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 20 East: Dallas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 20 East: Dallas

504.9 mi into trip | ~9h 22m in

Take the exit toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 449A Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Indian Hills, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.

Waco

285.1 mi in | ~5h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69C	141.7 mi	2h 35m
Purple Heart Trail	97.7 mi	1h 39m
Pickle Parkway	58.5 mi	54m
I 35W	45.1 mi	47m
King David Drive	31.8 mi	39m
State Highway 80 North	30.8 mi	35m
State Highway 80	23.6 mi	25m
Nueces Street	11.1 mi	14m

Longest stretch: I 69C — 141.7 mi, about 2h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills, TX and Arlington, TX.

Start on 11N

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Mile 11 North Road

Continue on 11N

176 ft · 6 sec · Mile 11 North Road

Turn left onto FM 491

4.3 mi · 7 min · North Farm to Market Road 491

Keep slight left at fork onto FM 491

0.9 mi · 1 min · FM 491

Turn straight onto FM 491

1.1 mi · 1 min · FM 491

Turn left onto TX 107

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mile 16½ North Road

Continue on TX 107

9.1 mi · 13 min · East Santa Rosa Avenue

Turn right onto FM 2128

0.9 mi · 1 min · Richardson Road

Continue on FM 2128

0.5 mi · 40 sec · East Schunior Street

Continue on FM 2128

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Richardson Street

Continue on FM 2128

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Richardson Road

Turn right onto North Expressway 281

181 ft · 3 sec · North Expressway 281

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 69C North, US 281 North

Merge onto I 69C; US 281

71 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 69C; US 281

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69C; US 281

70 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 69C; US 281

Keep slight left at fork onto US 281

11 mi · 14 min · Nueces Street

Turn right onto TX 72

32 mi · 39 min · King David Drive

Continue on TX 72; TX 239

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto TX 72; TX 239

233 ft · 3 sec · East Main Street

Continue on FM 792

8.4 mi · 10 min · Helena Road

Turn straight onto TX 80

24 mi · 25 min · State Highway 80

Continue on TX 80

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Nixon Avenue

Continue on TX 80; TX 97

31 mi · 35 min · State Highway 80 North

Continue on US 183

10 mi · 11 min · US 183

Continue on US 183

4.9 mi · 8 min · South Colorado Street

Continue on US 183

0.2 mi · 16 sec · United States Highway 183

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 35 sec

Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco

Merge onto TX 130 Toll

59 mi · 54 min · Pickle Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 35 North: Waco Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35

65 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35

6.6 mi · 7 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 35; US 77

33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 35W

45 mi · 47 min · I 35W

Toward I 35W: Fort Worth Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 45B Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 20 East: Dallas Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 20

5.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 20

4.6 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Toward I 20 East: Dallas

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 449A Toward FM 157 South: UT Arlington, Mansfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on West Interstate 20

0.3 mi · 24 sec · West Interstate 20

Turn left onto FM 157

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Cooper Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto FM 157

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Spur 303

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Pioneer Parkway

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto South Center Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Center Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on South Mesquite Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Mesquite Street

Turn left onto East Abram Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East Abram Street

Arrive at destination

West Abram Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 9-hour and 32-minute drive, plan to break it into two days, likely with an overnight stop around the halfway point. Aim to start your driving days early to maximize daylight and find more convenient rest stops. With two planned stops, you can build in opportunities to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 141.7-mile stretch on I 69C, to ensure you have enough gas to reach your next planned stop. Budgeting approximately $77 for fuel will help you stay on track financially.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 255.4 miles from Indian Hills, TX, or about 5h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.7 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 112 miles or 2h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 255.4 miles or 5h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 255.4 miles or 5h 1m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Indian Hills, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Indian Hills, TX

Aim for roughly 255 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Arlington, TX

Aim for roughly 255 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 112 miles from Indian Hills, TX.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 69C for about 141.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 255.4 mi from Indian Hills, TX · 5h 1m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

San Antonio, TX

169 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

San Antonio, TX to Arlington, TX

276.9 mi · 5h 2m

city in Bell County, Texas, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Killeen, TX

337 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Killeen, TX

Overnight Options

Night 1

Austin, TX

255 mi · about 4.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 255 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Corpus Christi, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 112 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Austin, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 255.4 miles from Indian Hills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69C if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 255 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.

Arriving in Arlington, TX

The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Arlington, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$77.17 one way

$154.34 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 179 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.20	$84.47	$168.93
premium	$4.54	$91.18	$182.36
diesel	$5.61	$112.76	$225.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 178.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	153.2	1	$53.62	$24.51
Efficient EV	127.7	1	$44.69	$20.43
EV Truck/SUV	204.3	2	$71.50	$32.68

Gas CO2

179 kg

EV CO2

60 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Indian Hills, TX

Late night in Indian Hills on Wednesday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TX

Late night in Arlington on Wednesday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h 32m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Indian Hills, TX to Arlington, TX covers 510.7 miles and takes about 9h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69C, Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 255 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 255.4 miles from Indian Hills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $77.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Indian Hills, TX to Arlington, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.

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Trip from Indian Hills, TX to Arlington, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Arlington, TX

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Indian Hills, TX

Arlington, TX

Same local time

11 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 32m on the road

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