Origin
Indian Hills, TX
Late night in Indian Hills on Wednesday
Local time
12:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indian Hills, TX to Houston, TX
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 52m
Distance
333.2 mi
536 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 41m
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6 AM
6h 53m
8 AM
7h 16m
10 AM
7h 1m
12 PM
6h 58m
3 PM
7h 2m
5 PM
7h 15m
8 PM
6h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Indian Hills, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Houston, TX
Trace Hudson
Trip Overview
The drive from Indian Hills, TX to Houston, TX covers 333.2 miles and takes about 6h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Highway 77, US Highway 59 South, US 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.9 miles on U.S. Highway 77. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.6 miles from Indian Hills, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 52m highway drive covering 333.2 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.9 miles on U.S. Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Highway 77 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Highway 77 and US Highway 59 South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near FM 506 / Santa Rosa Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 333.2 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 8.6 miles (FM 506 / Santa Rosa Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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FM 506 / Santa Rosa Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto FM 506 / Santa Rosa Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
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I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge onto I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
111.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
8
330.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana...
7
331.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 48m in
Take the exit toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
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.
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Indian Hills, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
Sinton
131.2 mi in
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~2h 55m
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via US 77
Victoria
131.2 mi in
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~2h 55m
|
via US 77
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Highway 77 | 100.9 mi | 1h 52m |
| US Highway 59 South | 88.6 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 77 | 37.6 mi | 44m |
| United States Highway 77 | 33 mi | 37m |
| Southwest Freeway | 32.6 mi | 37m |
| Santa Rosa Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| County Road 79 | 4 mi | 15m |
| TX 107 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Highway 77
— 100.9 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Hills, TX and Houston, TX.
1
Start on 11N
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mile 11 North Road
2
Continue on 11N
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mile 11 North Road
3
Turn left onto FM 491
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Farm to Market Road 491
4
Turn right onto 12N
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mile 12 North Road
5
Turn left onto FM 1425
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mile 2 East Road
6
Continue on FM 1425
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Farm to Market Road 1425
7
Turn right onto TX 107
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TX 107
8
At end of road, turn left onto FM 506
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Santa Rosa Boulevard
9
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 506
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
FM 506
10
Turn left onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Interstate 69E Frontage Road
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
12
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
14
Merge onto I 69E; US 77
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69E; US 77
15
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
12 mi
·
12 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
17
Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
485 ft
·
17 sec
·
US Highway 77 Frontage Road
18
Turn right onto County Road 10
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 10
19
Turn left onto County Road 79
4.0 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 79
20
Turn left onto County Road 18
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 18
21
Turn sharp right
1.1 mi
·
2 min
22
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
23
Merge onto US 77
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Driscoll Bypass
24
Continue on US 77
13 mi
·
14 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
25
Merge onto I 37; US 77; I 69E
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
50 sec
27
Continue on I 37; US 77; I 69E
463 ft
·
5 sec
·
I 37; US 77; I 69E
28
Take the exit onto US 77
38 mi
·
44 min
·
US 77
Toward Sinton, Victoria
29
Turn slight right onto US 77
33 mi
·
37 min
·
United States Highway 77
30
Keep slight left at fork onto Spur 91
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 91
31
Merge onto US 59
89 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
US Highway 59 South
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
33
Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
59 Northbound Frontage Road
34
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
35
Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
36
Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
37
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 69 North, US 59 North
38
Merge onto I 69; US 59
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Southwest Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
Use the slight left lane.
40
Take the exit
155 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Louisiana Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
42
Arrive at destination
Louisiana Street
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166.6 miles from Indian Hills, TX, or about 3h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.6 miles or 3h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houston, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indian Hills, TX
This is one driving day of about 333.2 miles and 6h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Indian Hills, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Highway 77 for about 100.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 166.6 mi from Indian Hills, TX · 3h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 166.6 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 U.S. Highway 77 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.9 miles.
Arriving in Houston, TX
The final approach into Houston, 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 Houston, TX.
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
$50.35 one way
$100.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
| premium | $4.54 | $59.49 | $118.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.57 | $147.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100 | 1 | $34.99 | $15.99 |
| Efficient EV | 83.3 | 0 | $29.15 | $13.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.3 | 1 | $46.65 | $21.32 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Houston, TX
Late night in Houston on Wednesday
Local time
12:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°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.
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Houston, TX covers 333.2 miles and takes about 6h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Highway 77, US Highway 59 South, US 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 166.6 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 $50.35 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 1 meaningful break 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 27 significant decision points across 333.2 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 8.6 miles (FM 506 / Santa Rosa Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.2 miles (I 69E; US 77 / U.S. Highway 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.9 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Between Indian Hills, TX and Houston, TX, road signs point toward Sinton and Victoria.
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