Origin
Fort Worth, TX
Late night in Fort Worth on Saturday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Worth, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX covers 10.7 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, East Maddox Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Worth, TX
Full guide →Fort Worth is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. With a population of approximately 1,020,000, it is Texas' 5th largest city. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which has a population exceeding 6 million. Sometimes referred to as Cowtown, it is by far closer to its cowboy roots than neighboring Dallas. This article also covers North Richland Hills, a neighboring community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 10.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Elmwood Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Avenue | — | — |
| Epps Street | — | — |
| East Maddox Avenue | — | — |
| South Freeway | — | — |
| East Allen Avenue | — | — |
| I 35W North | — | — |
| US 377 North | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Elmwood Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth, TX and Richland Hills, TX.
1
Start on South Freeway
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Freeway
2
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
476 ft
·
23 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Epps Street
4
Continue on East Maddox Avenue
413 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Maddox Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
322 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Freeway
6
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
7
Turn left onto South Freeway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Freeway
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 35W North
9
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
TX 121 North, US 377 North: DFW Airport, Belknap Street
11
Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Handley-Ederville Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Handley-Ederville Road
13
Turn left onto Handley Ederville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Handley Ederville Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Baker Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Baker Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Vance Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vance Road
16
Turn right onto Dover Lane
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dover Lane
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.62 one way
$3.23 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Richland Hills, TX
Late night in Richland Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX covers 10.7 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elmwood Avenue, Epps Street, East Maddox Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Fort Worth, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Worth, TX to Richland Hills, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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