How far is Arlington, TX from River Oaks, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.92 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.66 mi
21.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.66 mi
Kilometers
21.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.67 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive River Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lakeview
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Arlington
10.4 mi
00h 14m
To River Oaks
10.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and River Oaks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and River Oaks.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Abram Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    47 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto South Collins Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Interstate 20

    1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East

    1207 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway

    1844 ft · 22 sec · Marvin D Love Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wintergreen Road

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Highway 67

    153 m · 12 sec · West Highway 67

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riveroaks Drive

    104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meadow Crest Lane

    526 ft · 23 sec · Meadow Crest Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Ten Mile Lane

    932 ft · 41 sec · Ten Mile Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ten Mile Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and River Oaks.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.14 mi · 29%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.94 mi · 28%
South Collins Street
4.14 mi · 20%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.13 mi · 10%
West Abram Street
0.65 mi · 3%
US 67 South
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

6.14 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakeview
00h 14m from Arlington
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to River Oaks?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lakeview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Arlington and 10.4 miles from River Oaks.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Arlington and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Lakeview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lakeview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 14.4 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.6 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
City Hall Bistro
Food stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Bistro

Dallas , TX
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Rating 4.6/5 235 reviews Bistro,Bar,Brunch restaurant,European restaurant,Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakeview.

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

32 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

36 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 13.66 mi (21.98 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
River Oaks

#2 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.59
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.80 $5.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.59 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $3.99 $2.95 $5.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and River Oaks. The current time is 05:52:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.