How far is Midlothian, TX from Red Oak, TX?
The driving distance from Midlothian, TX to Red Oak, TX is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Ellis County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midlothian and Red Oak.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian and Red Oak.
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Start on North 8th Street
17 m · 9 sec · North 8th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Midlothian Parkway
1485 ft · 45 sec · North Midlothian Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward US 287 South
1884 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on East US Highway 287
4 mi · 5 min · East US Highway 287
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Continue on West US Highway 287
2.9 mi · 3 min · West US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Waco, Dallas
731 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto West US Highway 287 Bypass
2613 ft · 52 sec · West US Highway 287 Bypass
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Turn right
729 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35E
2070 ft · 41 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35E North
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Oak Road
976 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1183 ft · 26 sec · South Interstate 35E
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Turn right onto Daubitz Drive
2914 ft · 1 min · Daubitz Drive
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
2512 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midlothian and Red Oak.
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.
I 35E North
Merge slight left
5.87 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Midlothian and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Red Oak.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midlothian to Red Oak?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Midlothian and 8.8 miles from Red Oak.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Midlothian and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Red Oak.
Stop Ideas Near Waxahachie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waxahachie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midlothian and Red Oak. Straight-line distance: 11.34 mi (18.25 km).
#1 Midlothian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 35,146 |
| Coordinates | 32.4823600, -96.9944500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Oak
City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 14,098 |
| Coordinates | 32.5176400, -96.8044400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Oak (-96.80444, 32.51764)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.66 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
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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