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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
634.82 mi
10h 36m
Flight
562.81 mi
905.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
562.81 mi
Kilometers
905.76 km
Flight Time
01h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
634.82 mi
Kilometers
1021.64 km
Drive Time
10h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 10h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Oaks
Sun, May 31, 2:19 AM CDT
Return by in El Paso
Sun, May 31, 11:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Paso
2026-05-30T14:43
Arrive River Oaks
Sun, May 31, 1:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
10h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:36 PM to 7:06 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Paso
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stanton
TX

City in Texas

From El Paso
317 mi
05h 18m
To River Oaks
317.8 mi
05h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mesa Street

    1071 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Franklin Avenue

    995 ft · 26 sec · East Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    166.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    421.1 mi · 7 hr

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway

    1844 ft · 22 sec · Marvin D Love Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wintergreen Road

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Highway 67

    153 m · 12 sec · West Highway 67

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riveroaks Drive

    104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Meadow Crest Lane

    526 ft · 23 sec · Meadow Crest Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Ten Mile Lane

    932 ft · 41 sec · Ten Mile Lane

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
588 mi · 93%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.14 mi · 1%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.13 mi
US 67 South
0.42 mi
Marvin D Love Freeway
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
10h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72 mi
562.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
05h 18m from El Paso
Leave By
2:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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).

El Paso

#1 El Paso

The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.

Population681,534
Coordinates31.7587200, -106.4869300
Altitude1133
CountryUnited States
River Oaks

#2 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: El Paso (-106.48693, 31.75872)
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1022 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
22.4 gal
84.8 L · about $84.65
Round trip
$169.30
44.8 gal · 169.6 L
Estimated CO2
199.1 kg one way
Round trip: 398.1 kg / 878 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between El Paso, TX and River Oaks, TX. The current time in El Paso is 14:43:35, although it is 15:43:35 in River Oaks.

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.