How far is River Oaks, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to Dallas, TX is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Oaks and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and Dallas.
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Start on Ohio Garden Road
57 m · 14 sec · Ohio Garden Road
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Turn sharp right onto River Oaks Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · River Oaks Boulevard
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Continue on Ephriham Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Ephriham Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 28th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 28th Street
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Continue on Northeast 28th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 28th Street
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Turn left onto North Freeway
1159 ft · 25 sec · North Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W Express Toll North
2840 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
1.8 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward I 820 Express East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
5.9 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress
3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway
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Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West
778 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway
764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway
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Turn left onto Continental Avenue
1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street
132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Oaks and Dallas.
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.
SH 183 TEXpress
Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
11.7 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Oaks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Oaks to Dallas?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from River Oaks and 18.1 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around River Oaks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Keller Watertower
City of Irving, City Hall
Niles City Hall Saloon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bedford.
Fort Worth Central Station
Union Station
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Mesquite, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 34.15 mi (54.96 km).
#1 River Oaks
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,724 |
| Coordinates | 32.7770700, -97.3944600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.78 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
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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