Origin
Richland Hills, TX
Late night in Richland Hills on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Richland Hills, TX to Plano, 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
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
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 Richland Hills, TX to Plano, 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 SH 183 TEXpress, North Central Expressway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on SH 183 TEXpress. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 40.7 miles, with most of the trip on SH 183 TEXpress and North Central Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 miles on SH 183 TEXpress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SH 183 TEXpress is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SH 183 TEXpress and North Central Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (Loop 12 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
7
18.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Loop 12 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress toward I 35E Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35E Toll North
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 635 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
8
31.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dall...
8
38.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Richland Hills, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
Dallas
31.7 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SH 183 TEXpress | 11.7 mi | 11m |
| North Central Expressway | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| SH 121/183 TEXpress | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| Loop 12 TEXpress | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| North Stemmons Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard 26 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SH 183 TEXpress
— 11.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Hills, TX and Plano, TX.
1
Start on Dover Lane
117 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Lane
2
Turn right onto Vance Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Vance Road
3
Turn right onto TX 26
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard 26
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Bedford Euless Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Euless Road
5
Turn left onto Airport Freeway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
501 ft
·
12 sec
Toward TX 183 East, TX 121 North
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge onto TX 121 TEXpress; TX 183 TEXpress
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 121/183 TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on TX 183 TEXpress
12 mi
·
11 min
·
SH 183 TEXpress
Toward TX 183 Express East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Loop 12 TEXpress
Toward I 35E Toll North
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto Loop 12
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 35E
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Stemmons Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 440B
Toward I 635 East
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 635
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Use the right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 19A
Toward US 75 North, US 75 South: McKinney, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 75 North: McKinney
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 75
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Central Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 28A
Toward Plano Parkway, 15th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto North Central Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Central Expressway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto East 15th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
East 15th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Richland Hills, 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 20.3 miles from Richland Hills, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plano, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Plano, 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 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Central Expressway
(6.7 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
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
Plano, TX
Late night in Plano on Saturday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
69% chance
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
7 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
47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Plano, 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 SH 183 TEXpress, North Central Expressway, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 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 $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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 40.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (Loop 12 TEXpress): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Richland Hills, TX to Plano, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Dallas along the way.
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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