How far is Red Oak, TX from Walnut Springs, TX?

The driving distance from Red Oak, TX to Walnut Springs, TX is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
17.04 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.53 mi
23.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.53 mi
Kilometers
23.39 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.42 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Red Oak
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Oak
2026-04-19T14:36
Arrive Walnut Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Red Oak
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
Ferris
TX

City in Dallas and Ellis counties in Texas, USA

From Red Oak
8.5 mi
00h 17m
To Walnut Springs
8.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Oak and Walnut Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Walnut Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Red Oak Road

    1179 ft · 33 sec · West Red Oak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North State Highway 342

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North State Highway 342

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Ovilla Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · East Ovilla Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Farm To Market 664

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Farm To Market 664

  6. 6

    Continue on FM 664

    1.2 mi · 3 min · FM 664

  7. 7

    Continue on West 6th Street

    1371 ft · 41 sec · West 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    672 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 8th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West 8th Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    5 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto James Road

    2841 ft · 2 min · James Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hall Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Hall Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hall Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Oak and Walnut Springs.

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Ovilla Road
3.42 mi · 20%
East Farm To Market 664
2.72 mi · 16%
West 8th Street
2.47 mi · 14%
FM 664
1.15 mi · 7%
North State Highway 342
1.09 mi · 6%
James Road
0.54 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

5 mi · 00h 12m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferris
00h 17m from Red Oak
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Oak and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Oak to Walnut Springs?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Ferris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Red Oak and 8.5 miles from Walnut Springs.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Oak and Mostly Sunny near Walnut Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Ferris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ferris, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ferris.

BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Union Station

30 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

30 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

66 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Walnut Springs. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.39 km).

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#1 Red Oak

City in and county seat of Montgomery County, Iowa, United States

Population14,098
Coordinates32.5176400, -96.8044400
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Walnut Springs

#2 Walnut Springs

City in Ellis County, Texas, United States

Population877
Coordinates32.5220800, -96.5549900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Red Oak (-96.80444, 32.51764)
End: Walnut Springs (-96.55499, 32.52208)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.27
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.27 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.59 $2.75 $5.51
Diesel $3.99 $2.40 $4.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Oak and Walnut Springs. The current time is 14:36:42.

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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.