How far is El Paso, TX from River Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 601.4 miles (967.9 km), with a travel time of about 10h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 535.7 miles (862.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The 21st most populous city in Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and River Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and River Oaks.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue
995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left
421.1 mi · 7 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
7.8 mi · 9 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 183, SPUR 341: Green Oaks Road, Alta Mere Drive, Lockheed Boulevard
788 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on West Freeway
2643 ft · 1 min · West Freeway
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Turn slight right onto TX 183 North: Alta Mere Drive
905 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Alta Mere Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Alta Mere Drive
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Continue on Westworth Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Westworth Boulevard
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Continue on River Oaks Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Oaks Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Ohio Garden Road
57 m · 5 sec · Ohio Garden Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Garden Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and River Oaks.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Keep slight left
421 mi · 07h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso 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 El Paso to River Oaks?
The road trip is about 601.4 miles (967.9 km) and usually takes 10h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.4 miles from El Paso and 301.1 miles from River Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 535.7 miles (862.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $80.19 one way or $160.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and River Oaks, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Mostly Cloudy near River Oaks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 535.67 mi (862.08 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Oaks
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,724 |
| Coordinates | 32.7770700, -97.3944600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Oaks (-97.39446, 32.77707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 968 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 30m |
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 | $80.19 | $160.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $90.23 | $180.45 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $97.42 | $194.84 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $84.73 | $169.46 |
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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