How far is Lubbock, TX from North Richland Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to North Richland Hills, TX is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
323.64 mi
05h 35m
Flight
272.31 mi
438.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.31 mi
Kilometers
438.24 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.64 mi
Kilometers
520.85 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Richland Hills
Sat, May 2, 7:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Sun, May 3, 1:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-05-02T13:52
Arrive North Richland Hills
Sat, May 2, 7:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Impact
TX

Village in Texas, United States

From Lubbock
161.7 mi
02h 47m
To North Richland Hills
161.9 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and North Richland Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820 North

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast Loop

    1398 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Loop

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Loop

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Loop

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Rufe Snow Drive, Holiday Lane

    2074 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Northeast Loop 820

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Holiday Lane

    1628 ft · 47 sec · Holiday Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riviera Drive

    118 m · 19 sec · Riviera Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Blaney Avenue

    62 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blaney Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 57%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 23%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 8%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.6 mi · 4%
West Freeway
5.6 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
272.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 47m from Lubbock
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Richland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to North Richland Hills?

The road trip is about 323.6 miles (520.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Impact is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from Lubbock and 161.9 miles from North Richland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.16 one way or $86.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Richland Hills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and North Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 272.31 mi (438.24 km).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
North Richland Hills

#2 North Richland Hills

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population71,949
Coordinates32.8343000, -97.2289000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: North Richland Hills (-97.2289, 32.8343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 521 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.42 gal
43.23 L · about $43.16
Round trip
$86.31
22.84 gal · 86.46 L
Estimated CO2
101.5 kg one way
Round trip: 203 kg / 448 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.16 $86.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.56 $97.12
Premium $4.59 $52.43 $104.86
Diesel $3.99 $45.60 $91.20

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and North Richland Hills. The current time is 13:52:20.

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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.