Distance from Houston to Richardson by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Richardson (TX) is 234 miles or 376 kilometers or 203 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Richardson is 251 miles (405 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 17 miles or 29 km.

Houston to Richardson Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Richardson, TX
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Richardson, TX, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Richardson, Texas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Richardson, TX

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Richardson, Texas is 251 miles or 405 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Richardson, TX is 251 miles or 405 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Richardson, Texas.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Richardson, Texas is approximately 251 miles (405 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Richardson, TX

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Richardson, TX?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 30 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Richardson take?
Houston and Richardson are 4 hours 30 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Richardson

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Richardson (TX) is 1 Hours.
Richardson time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in Houston	Current local time in Richardson
2025-12-16, 17:44:05 CST	2025-12-16, 18:44:05 EST

How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Richardson Texas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Richardson, TX in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	251 mi	405 km	217.97 nmi
Straight line distance	234 mi	376 km	203 nmi
Difference	17 mi	29 km	14 nmi

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