How far is Plano, TX from Richland Hills, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Richland Hills, TX is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Richland Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Richland Hills.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
2224 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.1 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford-Euless Road
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
2686 ft · 54 sec · Airport Freeway
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Turn straight onto West Bedford Euless Road
1 km · 1 min · West Bedford Euless Road
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Turn slight left
111 m · 16 sec
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Turn slight left onto Boulevard 26
1.4 mi · 2 min · Boulevard 26
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Turn left onto Vance Road
2094 ft · 1 min · Vance Road
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Turn left 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 Plano and Richland Hills.
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.
SH 183 TEXpress
Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plano 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 Plano to Richland Hills?
The road trip is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Plano and 20.4 miles from Richland Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plano and Partly Sunny near Richland Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Irving
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 33.77 mi (54.35 km).
#1 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 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 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
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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