Richardson, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Richardson, TX is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 309 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Richardson, TX spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
541.4 mi
Brownsville, TX
Quickest Drive
3h 42m
Austin, TX
Plan Around Richardson, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Richardson, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Richardson, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Richardson, TX
Driving from Richardson, TX
Expect an average of 309 miles and about 5h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Richardson, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 404 miles (7h 20m), while the shortest is just 208 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Richardson, TX are Corpus Christi, TX (403.9 mi, 7h 20m), Amarillo, TX (362.5 mi, 6h 33m), Lubbock, TX (357.6 mi, 6h 10m), Montopolis, TX (210.6 mi, 3h 45m), and Austin, TX (208.2 mi, 3h 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 309-mile trip from Richardson, TX, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Richardson, TX and 3 routes heading into Richardson, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 208 to 404 miles.
The longest mapped route from Richardson, TX covers 404 miles and takes approximately 7h 20m. Shorter options start at just 208 miles.
The average route from Richardson, TX runs about 309 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 309-mile trip from Richardson, TX costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Richardson, TX include Corpus Christi, TX, Amarillo, TX, Lubbock, TX and Montopolis, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Richardson, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
118,269
Median Income
$96,257
Median Home Value
$405,600
Median Age
34.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Richardson, TX at a Glance
Founded
1840
Elevation
630 ft
Area
29 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Richardson, TX
A sampling of people born in Richardson, TX.
Lee Nguyen
1986
American soccer player
Scott Turner
1972
United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Keenan Evans
1996
American basketball player
Justin Che
2003
American soccer player
Drew Timme
2000
American basketball player (born 2000)
Keaton Wallace
1999
American basketball player
Daniel Woods
1989
American rock climber
Liam McNeeley
2005
American basketball player (born 2005)
City data from Wikidata (Q128375), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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