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

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.23 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.15 mi
54.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.15 mi
Kilometers
54.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.23 mi
Kilometers
63.13 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T03:54
Arrive River Oaks
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bedford
TX

The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.

From Dallas
19.6 mi
00h 23m
To River Oaks
19.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35W Express South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    1.8 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 183

    2856 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Freeway

    1048 ft · 21 sec · North Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 28th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 28th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest 28th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 28th Street

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Ephriham Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ephriham Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on River Oaks Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Oaks Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Ohio Garden Road

    82 m · 9 sec · Ohio Garden Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Garden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 42%
I 820 TEXpress
6.16 mi · 16%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 9%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi · 7%
I 35W TEXpress
1.77 mi · 5%
Northeast 28th Street
1.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SH 183 TEXpress

Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

14.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
00h 23m from Dallas
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near River Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Dallas and 19.6 miles from River Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near River Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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 Bedford and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Keller Watertower
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

The Keller Watertower

Keller , TX
100 N Main St, Keller, TX 76248
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews Public parking space
City of Irving, City Hall
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of Irving, City Hall

Irving , TX
825 W Irving Blvd, Irving, TX 75060
Rating 4.0/5 56 reviews City Hall,City government office
Niles City Hall Saloon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Niles City Hall Saloon

Fort Worth , TX
112 E Exchange Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76164
Rating 4.8/5 80 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

20 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

33 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 34.15 mi (54.96 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
River Oaks

#2 River Oaks

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population7,724
Coordinates32.7770700, -97.3944600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: River Oaks (-97.39446, 32.77707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.59 $6.34 $12.67
Diesel $3.99 $5.51 $11.02

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 Dallas and River Oaks. The current time is 03:54:59.

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.