Distance from Washington to Richardson by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Richardson (TX) is 1173 miles or 1887 kilometers or 1019 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Richardson is 1329 miles (2140 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 156 miles or 253 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Richardson, TX in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Richardson is 1173 miles or 1887 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Richardson, is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Richardson?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Richardson, TX is 2 hours 41 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Richardson Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Richardson, TX

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Richardson, Texas is 1329 miles or 2140 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Richardson, TX is 1329 miles or 2140 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Richardson, Texas.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Richardson, Texas is approximately 1329 miles (2140 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 24 to 25 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Richardson, TX

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Richardson, TX?
The total driving time is 24 hours, 2 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Richardson take?
Washington and Richardson are 24 hours 2 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
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 Washington and Richardson

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Richardson (TX) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Richardson
2025-12-16, 18:44:04 EST2025-12-16, 18:44:04 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Richardson Texas, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1329 mi 2140 km 1154.1 nmi
Straight line distance 1173 mi 1887 km 1019 nmi
Difference 156 mi 253 km 135 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Richardson Details

Richardson is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 58' 20.2'' Longitude: W 96° 42' 29.1''
Latitude32.97229
Longitude-96.70807
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Richardson

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Richardson, TX
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 44 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 33 hours 26 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 29 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 26 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 34 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 6 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 43 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 44 minutes