How far is Pearland, TX from Richwood, TX?
The driving distance from Pearland, TX to Richwood, TX is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pearland and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pearland and Richwood.
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Start on South Main Street
14 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto TX 288 South
130 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 288 South
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
24.6 mi · 28 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35
2550 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Front Street
1 km · 59 sec · Front Street
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Turn straight onto South Velasco Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Velasco Street
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Continue on Brazosport Boulevard North
3.7 mi · 6 min · Brazosport Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Cedar Drive
1580 ft · 1 min · Cedar Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pearland and Richwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nolan Ryan Expressway
Continue on Nolan Ryan Expressway
24.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pearland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pearland to Richwood?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bonney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Pearland and 18.8 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pearland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Bonney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonney.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pearland and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 35.85 mi (57.69 km).
#1 Pearland
The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas.
| Population | 123,562 |
| Coordinates | 29.5635700, -95.2860500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richwood
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,015 |
| Coordinates | 29.0560800, -95.4099400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Drive (-95.409985, 29.056166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.40 | $10.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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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