How far is Cedar Hill, TX from River Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from Cedar Hill, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Hill and River Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Hill and River Oaks.
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Start on Cedar Street
23 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Houston Street
130 m · 14 sec · Houston Street
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Turn right onto West Belt Line Road
1 km · 1 min · West Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto North Highway 67
1727 ft · 34 sec · North Highway 67
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North
690 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
2.3 mi · 2 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street
1330 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West Highway 67
1194 ft · 24 sec · West Highway 67
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Continue on West Highway 67
1449 ft · 43 sec · West Highway 67
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Turn right onto Cliffcrest Drive
1023 ft · 50 sec · Cliffcrest Drive
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Turn left onto Linklea Drive
91 m · 15 sec · Linklea Drive
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Turn right onto Ten Mile Lane
11 m · 2 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 Cedar Hill 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 J Elmer Weaver Freeway
Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
2.25 mi · 00h 02m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Hill 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 Cedar Hill to River Oaks?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Shamrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Cedar Hill and 2.2 miles from River Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near River Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Shamrock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shamrock.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Hill and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 3.62 mi (5.82 km).
#1 Cedar Hill
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 47,820 |
| Coordinates | 32.5884700, -96.9561200 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $0.83 | $1.65 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $0.72 | $1.44 |
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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