How far is San Antonio, TX from Richland Hills, TX?
The driving distance from San Antonio, TX to Richland Hills, TX is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246 miles (395.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Antonio and Richland Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Antonio and Richland Hills.
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Start on Dolorosa Street
44 m · 5 sec · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 46 sec · East Market Street
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Turn left
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Commerce Street
66 m · 13 sec · East Commerce Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward US 281 North, I 37 North
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.3 km · 56 sec · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Austin
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway
8.2 mi · 10 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway
7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
47.8 mi · 52 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on South Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
33 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W: Fort Worth
52.1 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
1325 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Handley-Ederville Road
2806 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Handley Ederville Road
3034 ft · 1 min · Handley Ederville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Boulevard
2299 ft · 56 sec · Baker Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vance Road
2438 ft · 1 min · Vance Road
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Turn right onto Dover Lane
36 m · 5 sec · Dover Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dover Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Antonio and Richland Hills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Keep slight right to continue on Purple Heart Trail
95.6 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Richland Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Antonio to Richland Hills?
The road trip is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from San Antonio and 137.2 miles from Richland Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246 miles (395.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.66 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around San Antonio and Partly Sunny near Richland Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Belton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Antonio and Richland Hills. Straight-line distance: 246.01 mi (395.92 km).
#1 San Antonio
The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,567,118 |
| Coordinates | 29.4241200, -98.4936300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland Hills
City in Tarrant County, Texas
| Population | 7,841 |
| Coordinates | 32.8159600, -97.2280700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland Hills (-97.22807, 32.81596)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $36.66 | $73.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.24 | $82.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.53 | $89.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
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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