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

The driving distance from North Richland Hills, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.3 miles (438.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
324.41 mi
04h 42m
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
324.41 mi
Kilometers
522.09 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Sat, May 2, 5:09 PM CDT
Return by in North Richland Hills
Sat, May 2, 9:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Richland Hills
2026-05-02T12:26
Arrive Lubbock
Sat, May 2, 5:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Richland Hills
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 North Richland Hills
161.7 mi
02h 21m
To Lubbock
162.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1322 ft · 42 sec · Holiday Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Loop 820

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 West

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Northeast Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  20. 20

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  22. 22

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 58%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
East Highway 84
6.8 mi · 2%
Slaton Road
4.89 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 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
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
272.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Impact
02h 21m from North Richland Hills
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 324.4 miles (522.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 North Richland Hills and 162.7 miles from Lubbock.

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 52.1 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

#2 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
Start: Blaney Avenue (-97.229315, 32.834293)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 522 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.45 gal
43.33 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
22.9 gal · 86.66 L
Estimated CO2
101.8 kg one way
Round trip: 203.5 kg / 449 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.69 $97.37
Premium $4.59 $52.57 $105.13
Diesel $3.99 $45.72 $91.44

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 North Richland Hills and Lubbock. The current time is 12:26:25.

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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.