How far is Red Oak, TX from Midlothian, TX?
The driving distance from Red Oak, TX to Midlothian, TX is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Red Oak and Midlothian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Midlothian.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Red Oak Road
2512 ft · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Continue on West Red Oak Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Red Oak Road
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Turn sharp right
119 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto North Interstate 35E
1010 ft · 20 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35E South
1413 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Corsicana, Fort Worth
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on North Interstate 35E
746 ft · 15 sec · North Interstate 35E
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Turn slight right
800 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
114 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right onto West US Highway 287 Bypass
126 m · 8 sec · West US Highway 287 Bypass
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 287 North
1057 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Main Street
2175 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North 8th Street
17 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Oak and Midlothian.
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.
US 287 North
Merge slight left
6.83 mi · 00h 08m
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 Red Oak and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Midlothian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Oak to Midlothian?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 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?
Waxahachie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Red Oak and 8.6 miles from Midlothian.
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 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Red Oak and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Midlothian.
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 Red Oak and Midlothian. Straight-line distance: 11.34 mi (18.25 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Midlothian
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 35,146 |
| Coordinates | 32.4823600, -96.9944500 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Midlothian (-96.99445, 32.48236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 12m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
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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