Origin
Richland Hills, TX
Night in Richland Hills on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richland Hills, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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
Richland Hills to Fort Worth is 9.8 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Airport Freeway, North South Freeway, and Ash Park Drive, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Texas. Expect a drive that is primarily highway-focused. Given the minimal driving time, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as a segment of a larger journey. You won't need to worry about an overnight stay, and the low fuel cost makes it an economical choice.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 15m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily influenced by its highway-focused profile, with 81% of the route utilizing major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles along Airport Freeway. You'll experience a consistent pace for most of the journey, transitioning between Airport Freeway and the North South Freeway before a brief segment on Ash Park Drive. The character remains largely urban and efficient, with limited opportunities for scenic detours, emphasizing direct travel between the two Texas locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Airport Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Airport Freeway and North South Freeway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Vance Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vance Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Airport Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Vance Road
Turn left onto Vance Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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Airport Freeway
At end of road, turn right onto Airport Freeway
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto TX 121 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
6.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South:...
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Freeway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| North South Freeway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ash Park Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 287 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Vance Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dover Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Airport Freeway
— 5.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Hills, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Dover Lane
117 ft
·
11 sec
·
Dover Lane
2
Turn left onto Vance Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Vance Road
3
Continue on Ash Park Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Ash Park Drive
4
At end of road, turn right onto Airport Freeway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Airport Freeway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward TX 121 South
6
Merge onto TX 121
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 35W South, US 287 South, US 377 South: Waco
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 35W; US 287; US 377
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North South Freeway
9
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 287 Bus
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.96 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Fort Worth, TX
Night in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
11:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m 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 Richland Hills, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 9.8 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Airport Freeway, North South Freeway, Ash Park Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Richland Hills, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.48 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Vance Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Airport Freeway): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (TX 121 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Richland Hills, TX to Fort Worth, 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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