Origin
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
2:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plano, 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
47m
Distance
40.7 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plano, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Plano, TX to Richland Hills, TX covers 40.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Expressway, US 75 South, I 635 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Plano, TX
Full guide →Plano is a city of 285,000 people (2020) in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of Texas and is north of Dallas. It is home to the headquarters of several large corporations.
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 47m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m 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 47m drive with frequent turns across 40.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Expressway 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 Plano, TX to Richland Hills, TX is easy. At 47m 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 Plano, TX to Richland Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Expressway | — | — |
| US 75 South | — | — |
| I 635 | — | — |
| I 635 West | — | — |
| Lyndon B | — | — |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | — | — |
| I 35E South | — | — |
| South Stemmons Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Expressway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano, TX and Richland Hills, TX.
1
Start on East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
2
Turn left onto Central Expressway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Central Expressway
3
Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 75 South
4
Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 635
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 635
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 635 West
7
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
8
Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 35E South: Dallas
10
Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Stemmons Freeway
11
Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
12
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
13
Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 12 TEXpress
14
Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13 mi
·
13 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
15
Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
16
Take the exit slight right toward Bedford-Euless Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bedford-Euless Road
17
Turn straight onto Airport Freeway
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Airport Freeway
18
Turn straight onto West Bedford Euless Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bedford Euless Road
19
Turn slight left
364 ft
·
16 sec
20
Turn slight left onto Boulevard 26
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard 26
21
Turn left onto Vance Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vance Road
22
Turn left onto Dover Lane
118 ft
·
5 sec
·
Dover Lane
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.4 mi from Plano, TX · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.4 miles from Plano, 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
$6.15 one way
$12.30 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.54 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
2:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
47m 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 Plano, TX to Richland Hills, TX covers 40.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Expressway, US 75 South, I 635. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.4 miles from Plano, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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 Plano, TX to Richland Hills, TX is easy. At 47m 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 Plano, TX to Richland Hills, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Plano, 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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