How far is Carrollton, TX from River Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from Carrollton, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and River Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and River Oaks.
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Start on East Belt Line Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Interstate 35E
1416 ft · 27 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E South, US 77 South
636 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
10.2 mi · 11 min · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Interstate 20
768 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Softwood Drive
1377 ft · 1 min · Softwood Drive
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Turn left onto Ten Mile Lane
863 ft · 38 sec · Ten Mile Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ten Mile Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carrollton and River Oaks.
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.
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
10.2 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Carrollton to River Oaks?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Carrollton and 12.4 miles from River Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near River Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Irving
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.51 km).
#1 Carrollton
The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 139,892 |
| Coordinates | 32.9537300, -96.8902800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Oaks
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.6259700, -96.9127800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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