How far is Richardson, TX from Lucas, TX?
The driving distance from Richardson, TX to Lucas, TX is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richardson and Lucas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richardson and Lucas.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
937 ft · 33 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
142 m · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right
89 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
2477 ft · 47 sec · North Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
8.7 mi · 9 min · North Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethany Drive
944 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto South Central Expressway
89 m · 7 sec · South Central Expressway
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Turn right onto West Ridgemont Drive
2241 ft · 1 min · West Ridgemont Drive
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Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue
3210 ft · 1 min · South Greenville Avenue
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Turn right onto East Bethany Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Bethany Drive
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Continue on West Lucas Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lucas Road
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richardson and Lucas.
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.
North Central Expressway
Merge slight left onto North Central Expressway
8.71 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Richardson and Partly Sunny near Lucas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richardson to Lucas?
The road trip is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Plano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Richardson and 8.3 miles from Lucas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richardson and Partly Sunny near Lucas.
Stop Ideas Near Plano
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Richardson City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Town of Prosper City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plano.
Mesquite, TX
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richardson and Lucas. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.8 km).
#1 Richardson
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 121,112 |
| Coordinates | 32.9481800, -96.7297200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lucas
City in Collin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,819 |
| Coordinates | 33.0842900, -96.5766600 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lucas (-96.57666, 33.08429)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.84 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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