How far is Richardson, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Richardson and Houston is 234.35 miles (377.15 km).

Flight distance from Richardson, TX to Houston, TX is 234.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Richardson to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Richardson, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 254.15 miles (409.02 km) by car.

Driving from Richardson to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.

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#1 Richardson

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. It is located in the northern part of the county. Richardson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Richardson Civic Center and the Richardson Historical Society.

Population 121112
GPS Coordinates 32°56'53"N 96°43'47"W
Latitude 32.9481800
Longitude -96.7297200
Altitude 192
Country United States
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#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Population 2316120
GPS Coordinates 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W
Latitude 29.7632800
Longitude -95.3632700
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Richardson and Houston

The distance between Richardson and Houston is 409 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Richardson and Houston. The current time is 18:49:08.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 04 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 14 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.95 liters (8.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richardson and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richardson to Houston is $27.09 (diesel $35.81).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $27.09 $30.9 $33.87 $35.81

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 11, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richardson and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Arlington, TX to Richardson 32.45 miles (52 km)

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Driving distance from Austin, TX to Richardson 209.26 miles (337 km)

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Driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Richardson 440.35 miles (709 km)

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Driving distance from Dallas, TX to Richardson 13.35 miles (21 km)

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Driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Richardson 43.21 miles (70 km)

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Driving distance from Frisco, TX to Richardson 21.63 miles (35 km)

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Driving distance from Garland, TX to Richardson 156.29 miles (252 km)

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Driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to Richardson 26.34 miles (42 km)

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Driving distance from Irving, TX to Richardson 19.56 miles (31 km)

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Driving distance from Laredo, TX to Richardson 459.79 miles (740 km)

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