How far is Grand Prairie, TX from River Oaks, TX?

The driving distance from Grand Prairie, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.4 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.65 mi
15.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.65 mi
Kilometers
15.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.4 mi
Kilometers
24.79 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 6:13 PM CDT
Return by in Grand Prairie
Sun, Apr 12, 6:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Prairie
2026-04-12T17:50
Arrive River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 6:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Grand Prairie
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
Duncanville
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, in the United States

From Grand Prairie
7.7 mi
00h 11m
To River Oaks
7.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 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 Grand Prairie and River Oaks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Prairie and River Oaks.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 5th Street

    58 m · 14 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1069 ft · 27 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Belt Line Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · South Belt Line Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 20 East

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne

    2200 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway

    1844 ft · 22 sec · Marvin D Love Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wintergreen Road

    1041 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Highway 67

    153 m · 12 sec · West Highway 67

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Riveroaks Drive

    104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Meadow Crest Lane

    526 ft · 23 sec · Meadow Crest Lane

  14. 14

    Continue on Ten Mile Lane

    932 ft · 41 sec · Ten Mile Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ten Mile Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Prairie 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
5.91 mi · 38%
South Belt Line Road
5.35 mi · 35%
East S G Alexander Freeway
2.13 mi · 14%
US 67 South
0.42 mi · 3%
Marvin D Love Freeway
0.35 mi · 2%
I 20 East
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

5.91 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
9.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duncanville
00h 11m from Grand Prairie
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie to River Oaks?

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Duncanville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Grand Prairie and 7.7 miles from River Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Prairie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near River Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Duncanville

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 Duncanville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.5 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 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 11.5 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 12.1 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 Duncanville.

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

17 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

40 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Prairie and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 9.65 mi (15.53 km).

Grand Prairie

#1 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
River Oaks

#2 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.30 $4.59
Premium $4.59 $2.48 $4.96
Diesel $3.99 $2.16 $4.31

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 Grand Prairie and River Oaks. The current time is 17:50:12.

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.