How far is River Oaks, TX from Carrollton, TX?

The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to Carrollton, TX is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
28.91 mi
00h 33m
Flight
22.69 mi
36.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.69 mi
Kilometers
36.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.91 mi
Kilometers
46.52 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Sun, Apr 12, 3:19 PM CDT
Return by in River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 3:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Oaks
2026-04-12T14:45
Arrive Carrollton
Sun, Apr 12, 3:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in River Oaks
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
Irving
TX

The third most populous city in Texas.

From River Oaks
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Carrollton
16.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between River Oaks and Carrollton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and Carrollton.

  1. 1

    Start on Ten Mile Lane

    863 ft · 40 sec · Ten Mile Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Softwood Drive

    1377 ft · 1 min · Softwood Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Camp Wisdom Road

    573 ft · 27 sec · West Camp Wisdom Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Duncanville Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Duncanville Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

    11.7 mi · 13 min · South Walton Walker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Valwood Parkway, Crosby Road

    78 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Valwood Parkway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Valwood Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Josey Lane

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Josey Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Belt Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Oaks and Carrollton.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Walton Walker Boulevard
11.7 mi · 40%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.49 mi · 16%
North Duncanville Road
3.41 mi · 12%
South Main Street
2.33 mi · 8%
Josey Lane
1.09 mi · 4%
Valwood Parkway
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Walton Walker Boulevard

Turn slight left onto South Walton Walker Boulevard

11.7 mi · 00h 13m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irving
00h 16m from River Oaks
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Oaks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River Oaks to Carrollton?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Irving is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from River Oaks and 16.8 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around River Oaks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Irving

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Irving and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 7.1 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.2 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 7.2 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

14 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

14 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

36 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.51 km).

River Oaks

#1 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Carrollton

#2 Carrollton

The fourth most populous city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population139,892
Coordinates32.9537300, -96.8902800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Ten Mile Lane (-96.912816, 32.625971)
End: East Belt Line Road (-96.89028, 32.953752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.71
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.85 $7.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.67
Premium $4.59 $4.68 $9.37
Diesel $3.99 $4.07 $8.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between River Oaks and Carrollton. The current time is 14:45:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.