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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.46 mi
00h 07m
Flight
3.62 mi
5.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.62 mi
Kilometers
5.82 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.46 mi
Kilometers
7.18 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 4:19 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Hill
Sun, Apr 12, 4:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Hill
2026-04-12T16:12
Arrive River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 4:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Hill
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Shamrock
TX

City in Texas

From Cedar Hill
2.2 mi
00h 03m
To River Oaks
2.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Houston Street

    130 m · 14 sec · Houston Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Belt Line Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Belt Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Highway 67

    1727 ft · 34 sec · North Highway 67

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North

    690 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · North J Elmer Weaver Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward South Main Street

    1330 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Highway 67

    1194 ft · 24 sec · West Highway 67

  9. 9

    Continue on West Highway 67

    1449 ft · 43 sec · West Highway 67

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cliffcrest Drive

    1023 ft · 50 sec · Cliffcrest Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Linklea Drive

    91 m · 15 sec · Linklea Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ten Mile Lane

    11 m · 2 sec · Ten Mile Lane

  13. 13

    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.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
288.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North J Elmer Weaver Freeway
2.25 mi · 51%
West Belt Line Road
0.64 mi · 14%
West Highway 67
0.5 mi · 11%
North Highway 67
0.33 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.25 mi · 6%
Cliffcrest Drive
0.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shamrock
00h 03m from Cedar Hill
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shamrock and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Bistro
Food stop 14.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 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 14 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
Dalworthington Gardens City Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Dalworthington Gardens City Hall

Arlington , TX
2600 Roosevelt Dr, Arlington, TX 76016
Rating 3.7/5 12 reviews Non-profit organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

21 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

33 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

44 mi away
1001 Jones Street

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).

Cedar Hill

#1 Cedar Hill

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population47,820
Coordinates32.5884700, -96.9561200
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
River Oaks

#2 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Hill (-96.95612, 32.58847)
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.7 L · about $0.68
Round trip
$1.36
0.36 gal · 1.4 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Hill and River Oaks. The current time is 16:12:17.

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.