How far is Arlington, TX from Richland Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Richland Hills, TX is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.76 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.91 mi
14.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.91 mi
Kilometers
14.34 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.53 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-17T21:52
Arrive Richland Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Pantego
TX

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America

From Arlington
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Richland Hills
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Richland Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Richland Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 183 West, TX 10 East

    2179 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 10 East

    649 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820

    699 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Loop 820

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Hurst Boulevard

    997 ft · 32 sec · West Hurst Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Baker Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Baker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Vance Road

    2438 ft · 1 min · Vance Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dover Lane

    36 m · 5 sec · Dover Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dover Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Richland Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
117.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
4.88 mi · 38%
I 820 North
2.97 mi · 23%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 13%
Baker Boulevard
0.93 mi · 7%
Vance Road
0.46 mi · 4%
TX 183 West
0.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

4.88 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pantego
00h 10m from Arlington
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Richland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Richland Hills?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pantego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Arlington and 6.4 miles from Richland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Richland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Pantego

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pantego and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

16 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

34 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

46 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 8.91 mi (14.34 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Richland Hills

#2 Richland Hills

City in Tarrant County, Texas

Population7,841
Coordinates32.8159600, -97.2280700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Richland Hills (-97.22807, 32.81596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.40
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.70 $3.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.59 $2.07 $4.13
Diesel $3.99 $1.80 $3.59

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Richland Hills. The current time is 21:52:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.