How far is Red Oak, TX from Wilmer, TX?
The driving distance from Red Oak, TX to Wilmer, TX is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
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 Wilmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Oak and Wilmer.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Red Oak Road
1179 ft · 33 sec · West Red Oak Road
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Turn left onto North State Highway 342
2.2 mi · 3 min · North State Highway 342
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Lancaster Hutchins Road
1762 ft · 51 sec · South Lancaster Hutchins Road
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Turn right onto East Belt Line Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto South Dallas Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Dallas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Oak and Wilmer.
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.
East Belt Line Road
Turn right onto East Belt Line Road
4.09 mi · 00h 07m
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 Wilmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Oak to Wilmer?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Red Oak and 4.9 miles from Wilmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.25 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 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 Wilmer.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Dallas Water Utilities Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lancaster.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Oak and Wilmer. Straight-line distance: 8.51 mi (13.7 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 Wilmer
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 5,444 |
| Coordinates | 32.5890200, -96.6852700 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmer (-96.68527, 32.58902)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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