How far is Richardson, TX from Houston, TX?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Richardson and Houston is 234.35 miles (377.15 km).
Flight distance from Richardson, TX to Houston, TX is 234.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Richardson to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Richardson, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 254.15 miles (409.02 km) by car.
Driving from Richardson to Houston will take approximately 03 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Richardson
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas. It is located in the northern part of the county. Richardson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Richardson Civic Center and the Richardson Historical Society.
| Population | 121112 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°56'53"N 96°43'47"W |
| Latitude | 32.9481800 |
| Longitude | -96.7297200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Houston
The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.
| Population | 2316120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W |
| Latitude | 29.7632800 |
| Longitude | -95.3632700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houston: Louisiana Street (-95.363596,29.76347)
Estimated Travel Time Between Richardson and Houston
The distance between Richardson and Houston is 409 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Richardson and Houston. The current time is 07:20:19.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.95 liters (8.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Richardson and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Richardson to Houston is $27.09 (diesel $35.81).
Texas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.02 | $3.45 | $3.78 | $3.99 |
| Total | $27.09 | $30.9 | $33.87 | $35.81 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 17, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Richardson and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
