How far is Lubbock, TX from Richland Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Richland Hills, TX is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Richland Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Richland Hills.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, I 35W Express Toll North, US 377 North: Waco, Denton
870 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 W North, US 377 North: Denton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North South Freeway
1.1 km · 1 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Handley-Ederville Road
2806 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Handley Ederville Road
3034 ft · 1 min · Handley Ederville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Boulevard
2299 ft · 56 sec · Baker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vance Road
2438 ft · 1 min · Vance Road
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Turn right onto Dover Lane
36 m · 5 sec · Dover Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dover Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Richland Hills.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lubbock 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 Lubbock to Richland Hills?
The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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 161.6 miles from Lubbock and 161.8 miles from Richland Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lubbock and Partly Sunny near Richland Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 272.63 mi (438.75 km).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland Hills
City in Tarrant County, Texas
| Population | 7,841 |
| Coordinates | 32.8159600, -97.2280700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland Hills (-97.22807, 32.81596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.52 | $97.03 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.38 | $104.77 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.56 | $91.12 |
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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