How far is Lancaster, TX from River Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from Lancaster, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and River Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and River Oaks.
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Start on Historic Town Square
122 m · 11 sec · Historic Town Square
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
52 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Dallas Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lancaster Road
2688 ft · 57 sec · South Lancaster Road
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Turn left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West
1828 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Marvin D Love Freeway
596 ft · 7 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 Lancaster and River Oaks.
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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3.89 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to River Oaks?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
DeSoto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Lancaster and 6.8 miles from River Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lancaster and Partly Sunny near River Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near DeSoto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeSoto.
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 9.41 mi (15.15 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 39,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.5920800, -96.7561100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.84 | $1.84 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
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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