How far is El Paso, TX from River Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 634.8 miles (1021.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 562.8 miles (905.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 12m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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 right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne
2200 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway
1844 ft · 22 sec · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wintergreen Road
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Highway 67
153 m · 12 sec · West Highway 67
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Turn right onto Riveroaks Drive
104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive
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Turn right onto Meadow Crest Lane
526 ft · 23 sec · Meadow Crest Lane
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Continue on Ten Mile Lane
932 ft · 41 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 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.
Sunny leaving El Paso and Partly Sunny 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 634.8 miles (1021.6 km) and usually takes 10h 36m 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?
Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 317 miles from El Paso and 317.8 miles from River Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 562.8 miles (905.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 $84.65 one way or $169.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.1 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 Sunny around El Paso and Partly Sunny near River Oaks.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 562.81 mi (905.76 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 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: 1022 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 55m |
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 | $84.65 | $169.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $95.24 | $190.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $102.84 | $205.68 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $89.44 | $178.89 |
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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