How far is Richland Hills, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Richland Hills, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.44 mi
00h 14m
Flight
8.26 mi
13.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.26 mi
Kilometers
13.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.44 mi
Kilometers
16.8 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Richland Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 10:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richland Hills
2026-04-17T21:46
Arrive Fort Worth
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Richland Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Haltom City
TX

A city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Richland Hills
4.9 mi
00h 07m
To Fort Worth
5.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Richland Hills and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richland Hills and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Lane

    36 m · 11 sec · Dover Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Vance Road

    2438 ft · 1 min · Vance Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Ash Park Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Ash Park Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Freeway

    1055 ft · 26 sec · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 121 South

    930 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco

    2407 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North South Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland Hills and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Freeway
5.45 mi · 52%
North South Freeway
1.58 mi · 15%
Ash Park Drive
0.73 mi · 7%
US 287 Business
0.51 mi · 5%
Vance Road
0.46 mi · 4%
I 35W South
0.46 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Airport Freeway

Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

5.25 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haltom City
00h 07m from Richland Hills
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richland Hills and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richland Hills to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Haltom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Richland Hills and 5.5 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richland Hills and Partly Sunny near Fort Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Haltom City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Haltom City and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
Arlington City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Arlington City Hall

Arlington , TX
101 W Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010
Rating 3.8/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office,Local government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haltom City.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

8 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

43 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

44 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Cleburne

51 mi away
206 North Border St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richland Hills and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 8.26 mi (13.29 km).

Richland Hills

#1 Richland Hills

City in Tarrant County, Texas

Population7,841
Coordinates32.8159600, -97.2280700
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover Lane (-97.228073, 32.815893)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.39 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.74 gal · 2.78 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.57 $3.15
Premium $4.59 $1.70 $3.40
Diesel $3.99 $1.48 $2.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richland Hills and Fort Worth. The current time is 21:46:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.