How far is Houston, TX from Richmond, TX?
The driving distance from Houston, TX to Richmond, TX is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houston and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houston and Richmond.
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Start on Louisiana Street
45 m · 12 sec · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto Congress Street
91 m · 15 sec · Congress Street
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Turn left onto Smith Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Smith Street
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sugar Creek Boulevard, Dairy Ashford Road
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
564 ft · 11 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Dairy Ashford Road
1674 ft · 39 sec · Dairy Ashford Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 90A
9.7 mi · 15 min · US Highway 90A
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Continue on Jackson Street
2518 ft · 47 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston and Richmond.
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.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
15.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to Richmond?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Houston and 14.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Meadows Place
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadows Place.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.36 km).
#1 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 12,483 |
| Coordinates | 29.5821800, -95.7607800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-95.76078, 29.58218)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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