How far is Richmond, TX from Houston, TX?
The driving distance from Richmond, TX to Houston, TX is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Houston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Houston.
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Start on Jackson Street
21 m · 3 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn slight right
2585 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on East US Highway 90A
9.9 mi · 15 min · East US Highway 90A
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Take the ramp straight toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Houston, Victoria
73 m · 7 sec
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Continue on US 59 North, US 59 South: Houston, Victoria
591 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 59 North, US 59 South: Houston, Victoria
149 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North, US 59 South: Houston, Victoria
649 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 North, I 69 North
698 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
14.3 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Richmond Avenue, Downtown via Louisiana Street
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown, Louisiana Street
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Louisiana Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Houston.
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.
Southwest Freeway
Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
14.3 mi · 00h 18m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Houston?
The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Richmond and 14.4 miles from Houston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Meadows Place
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 Richmond and Houston. Straight-line distance: 26.94 mi (43.36 km).
#1 Richmond
City in Texas, United States of America
| Population | 12,483 |
| Coordinates | 29.5821800, -95.7607800 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,316,120 |
| Coordinates | 29.7632800, -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana Street (-95.363596, 29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
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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