Origin
McKinney, TX
Late night in McKinney on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McKinney, 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
59m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McKinney, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from McKinney, TX to Richland Hills, TX covers 50.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Virginia Street, North Kentucky Street, East Louisiana Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 50.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Virginia Street 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 McKinney, TX to Richland Hills, TX is easy. At 59m 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 McKinney, TX to Richland Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Virginia Street | — | — |
| North Kentucky Street | — | — |
| East Louisiana Street | — | — |
| South McDonald Street | — | — |
| Spur 399 | — | — |
| Sam Rayburn Tollway | — | — |
| TX 121 South | — | — |
| TX 121 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Virginia Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McKinney, TX and Richland Hills, TX.
1
Start on North Tennessee Street
118 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Tennessee Street
2
Turn left onto East Virginia Street
230 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Virginia Street
3
Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
236 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Kentucky Street
4
Turn left onto East Louisiana Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Louisiana Street
5
Turn right onto South McDonald Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South McDonald Street
6
Continue on Spur 399
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Spur 399
7
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
8
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on Sam Rayburn Tollway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Sam Rayburn Tollway
10
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
7 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
TX 121 South: Forth Worth, Arlington, Grand Praire
12
Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
0.7 mi
·
42 sec
·
TX 121 Express South Toll, TX 183 Express West Toll
13
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
14
Take the exit slight right toward Bedford-Euless Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bedford-Euless Road
15
Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Airport Freeway
16
Turn straight onto West Bedford Euless Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bedford Euless Road
17
Turn slight left
364 ft
·
16 sec
18
Turn slight left onto Boulevard 26
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard 26
19
Turn left onto Vance Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vance Road
20
Turn left onto Dover Lane
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dover Lane
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from McKinney, TX · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from McKinney, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richland Hills, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Richland Hills, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.59 one way
$15.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
12:50 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 McKinney, TX to Richland Hills, TX covers 50.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Virginia Street, North Kentucky Street, East Louisiana Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 miles from McKinney, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.59 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 McKinney, TX to Richland Hills, TX is easy. At 59m 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 McKinney, TX to Richland Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from McKinney, 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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