Origin
Indian Hills, TX
Late night in Indian Hills on Monday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian Hills, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
9h 14m
Distance
498.4 mi
802 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 7m
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6 AM
9h 15m
8 AM
9h 32m
10 AM
9h 21m
12 PM
9h 19m
3 PM
9h 22m
5 PM
9h 31m
8 PM
9h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
The drive from Indian Hills, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 498.4 miles and takes about 9h 14m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 69C, Purple Heart Trail, Pickle Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141.7 miles on I 69C. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
249.2 miles from Indian Hills, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 9h 14m highway drive covering 498.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 69C and Purple Heart Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 141.7 miles on I 69C.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 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?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69C and Purple Heart Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 498.4 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 20.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.3 mi into trip
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~32m in
Take the ramp toward I 69C North, US 281 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69C North, US 281 North
6
285.1 mi into trip
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~5h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
7
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
7
448.8 mi into trip
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~8h 22m in
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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
7
498 mi into trip
|
~9h 13m in
Take the exit toward Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49A
Toward Allen Avenue
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Indian Hills, TX to Fort Worth, 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 | 49.2 mi | 51m |
| 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 Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Mile 11 North Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mile 11 North Road
2
Continue on Mile 11 North Road
177 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mile 11 North Road
3
Turn left onto North Farm to Market Road 491
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
North Farm to Market Road 491
4
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
Turn straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn left onto Mile 16½ North Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile 16½ North Road
7
Continue on East Santa Rosa Avenue
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
East Santa Rosa Avenue
8
Turn right onto Richardson Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Richardson Road
9
Continue on East Schunior Street
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Schunior Street
10
Continue on East Richardson Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Richardson Street
11
Continue on East Richardson Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Richardson Road
12
Turn right onto North Expressway 281
180 ft
·
4 sec
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North Expressway 281
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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I 69C North, US 281 North
14
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
15
Keep slight right
70 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
16
Keep slight left to continue on Nueces Street
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Nueces Street
17
Turn right onto King David Drive
32 mi
·
39 min
·
King David Drive
18
Continue on West Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
233 ft
·
4 sec
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East Main Street
20
Continue on Helena Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Helena Road
21
Turn straight onto State Highway 80
24 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 80
22
Continue on South Nixon Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Nixon Avenue
23
Continue on State Highway 80 North
31 mi
·
35 min
·
State Highway 80 North
24
Continue on US 183
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 183
25
Continue on South Colorado Street
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
South Colorado Street
26
Continue on United States Highway 183
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
United States Highway 183
27
Keep slight left to continue on TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
TX 130 Toll North: Austin, Waco
28
Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway
59 mi
·
54 min
·
Pickle Parkway
29
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Waco
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 35 North: Waco
30
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
31
Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Jack Kultgen Expressway
32
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi
·
33 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
49 mi
·
51 min
·
I 35W: Fort Worth
34
Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Allen Avenue
35
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
36
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
37
Turn left onto South Freeway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 249.2 miles from Indian Hills, TX, or about 4h 54m 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 110 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 249.2 miles or 4h 54m 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 249.2 miles or 4h 54m
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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indian Hills, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 249 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fort Worth, TX
Aim for roughly 249 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 110 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 249.2 mi from Indian Hills, TX · 4h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
249 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 Austin, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
249 mi · about 4.6h in
A practical overnight split lands near Austin, TX after about 249 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 110 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 249.2 miles from Indian Hills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69C if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 249 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
The final approach into Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Fort Worth, 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
$76.13 one way
$152.27 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
174 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $83.43 | $166.87 |
| premium | $4.59 | $90.08 | $180.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $110.73 | $221.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 174.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 149.5 | 1 | $52.33 | $23.92 |
| Efficient EV | 124.6 | 1 | $43.61 | $19.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 199.4 | 2 | $69.78 | $31.90 |
Gas CO2
174 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Monday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
9h 14m 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 Fort Worth, TX covers 498.4 miles and takes about 9h 14m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 249 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 249.2 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 $76.13 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 498.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 285.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 344 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Indian Hills, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Waco along the way.
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