How far is River Oaks, TX from DeSoto, TX?
The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to DeSoto, TX is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Oaks and DeSoto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and DeSoto.
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Start on Ten Mile Lane
932 ft · 41 sec · Ten Mile Lane
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Continue on Meadow Crest Lane
526 ft · 28 sec · Meadow Crest Lane
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Turn left onto Riveroaks Drive
104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive
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Turn right onto West Highway 67
1313 ft · 35 sec · West Highway 67
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Turn sharp left onto West Wintergreen Road
2168 ft · 52 sec · West Wintergreen Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
157 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on North Duncanville Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Duncanville Road
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Turn left onto West Belt Line Road
3 mi · 5 min · West Belt Line Road
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Turn left onto North Hampton Road
23 m · 9 sec · North Hampton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hampton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Oaks and DeSoto.
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.
West Belt Line Road
Turn left onto West Belt Line Road
3 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Oaks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near DeSoto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Oaks to DeSoto?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Shamrock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from River Oaks and 3 miles from DeSoto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 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 DeSoto.
Stop Ideas Near Shamrock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shamrock.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and DeSoto. Straight-line distance: 4.09 mi (6.59 km).
#1 River Oaks
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.6259700, -96.9127800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeSoto
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 52,910 |
| Coordinates | 32.5898600, -96.8569500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Hampton Road (-96.85696, 32.58986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
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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