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

The driving distance from North Richland Hills, TX to Dallas, TX is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
26.74 mi
00h 30m
Flight
24.77 mi
39.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.77 mi
Kilometers
39.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.74 mi
Kilometers
43.03 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Fri, May 1, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in North Richland Hills
Fri, May 1, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Richland Hills
2026-05-01T12:42
Arrive Dallas
Fri, May 1, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Richland Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From North Richland Hills
13.4 mi
00h 15m
To Dallas
13.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blaney Avenue

    45 m · 9 sec · Blaney Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Blaney Avenue

    128 m · 20 sec · Blaney Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oakland Lane

    88 m · 18 sec · Oakland Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holiday Lane

    800 ft · 22 sec · Holiday Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northeast Loop 820

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Boulevard 26

    924 ft · 20 sec · Boulevard 26

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bedford Euless Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bedford Euless Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Airport Freeway

    1582 ft · 40 sec · Airport Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North

    153 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2230 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto SH 121/183 TEXpress

    3.5 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 56%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 15%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.53 mi · 13%
Bedford Euless Road
0.82 mi · 3%
Northeast Loop 820
0.81 mi · 3%
John W Carpenter Freeway
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

SH 183 TEXpress

Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

11.7 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 15m from North Richland Hills
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Richland Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from North Richland Hills and 13.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Richland Hills and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

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 Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.6 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 3.5 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

31 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Richland Hills and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 24.77 mi (39.87 km).

North Richland Hills

#1 North Richland Hills

The third most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

Population71,949
Coordinates32.8343000, -97.2289000
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Blaney Avenue (-97.229315, 32.834293)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.55
Round trip
$7.10
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.55 $7.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $7.99
Premium $4.59 $4.32 $8.63
Diesel $3.99 $3.75 $7.51

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between North Richland Hills and Dallas. The current time is 12:42:39.

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.