How far is Richardson, TX from Mesquite, TX?
The driving distance from Richardson, TX to Mesquite, TX is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richardson and Mesquite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richardson and Mesquite.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Greenville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
2699 ft · 1 min · Greenville Avenue
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Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1902 ft · 38 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left
1014 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
12.6 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 352: Scyene Road, Military Parkway
1300 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Rodeo Center Boulevard
113 m · 14 sec · Rodeo Center Boulevard
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Turn left onto Military Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Military Parkway
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Continue on West Davis Street
1995 ft · 1 min · West Davis Street
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Turn left onto South Galloway Avenue
62 m · 6 sec · South Galloway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galloway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richardson and Mesquite.
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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
12.6 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny near Mesquite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richardson to Mesquite?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Richardson and 8.6 miles from Mesquite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richardson and Sunny near Mesquite.
Stop Ideas Near Centerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richardson and Mesquite. Straight-line distance: 14.65 mi (23.57 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 Mesquite
The ninth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 138,916 |
| Coordinates | 32.7668000, -96.5991600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mesquite (-96.59916, 32.7668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
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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