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

The driving distance from Irving, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.83 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.16 mi
21.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.16 mi
Kilometers
21.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.83 mi
Kilometers
23.87 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Oaks
Tue, Oct 13, 8:57 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Tue, Oct 13, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-10-13T20:32
Arrive River Oaks
Tue, Oct 13, 8:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Cockrell Hill
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From Irving
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To River Oaks
7.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    133 m · 25 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Irving Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Irving Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    120 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Loop 12

    57 m · 4 sec · South Loop 12

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 12 South

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on South Walton Walker Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Duncanville Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Interstate 20

    768 ft · 21 sec · West Interstate 20

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Softwood Drive

    1377 ft · 1 min · Softwood Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ten Mile Lane

    863 ft · 38 sec · Ten Mile Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ten Mile Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving 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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Walton Walker Boulevard
6.69 mi · 45%
Duncanville Road
3.21 mi · 22%
North Main Street
2.49 mi · 17%
East Irving Boulevard
0.94 mi · 6%
West 2nd Street
0.66 mi · 4%
Softwood Drive
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Walton Walker Boulevard

Merge slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

5.28 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cockrell Hill
00h 12m from Irving
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Irving and Mostly Sunny near River Oaks.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Irving and 7.4 miles from River Oaks.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.99 one way or $3.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Irving and Mostly Sunny near River Oaks.

Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill

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 Cockrell Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 8.6 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 7.9 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 7.9 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 13.9 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 Cockrell Hill.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

9 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 13.16 mi (21.18 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
River Oaks

#2 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.99
Round trip
$3.97
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $1.99 $3.97
Mid-grade $4.30 $2.24 $4.48
Premium $4.68 $2.43 $4.87
Diesel $5.67 $2.95 $5.89

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and River Oaks. The current time is 20:32:01.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.