How far is River Oaks, TX from Farmers Branch, TX?

The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to Farmers Branch, TX is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
26.35 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.78 mi
33.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.78 mi
Kilometers
33.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.4 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmers Branch
Sun, Apr 12, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 3:45 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 Farmers Branch
Sun, Apr 12, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
Cockrell Hill
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From River Oaks
10.9 mi
00h 14m
To Farmers Branch
15.4 mi
00h 14m

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
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and Farmers Branch.

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Valley View Lane

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1504 ft · 37 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Valley View Lane

    1183 ft · 39 sec · Valley View Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bee Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Bee Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Walton Walker Boulevard
11.7 mi · 44%
North Duncanville Road
3.41 mi · 13%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.09 mi · 12%
South Main Street
2.33 mi · 9%
Valley View Lane
0.59 mi · 2%
Softwood Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
20.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cockrell Hill
00h 14m from River Oaks
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving River Oaks and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmers Branch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from River Oaks to Farmers Branch?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Cockrell Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from River Oaks and 15.4 miles from Farmers Branch.

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

The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 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 Farmers Branch.

Stop Ideas Near Cockrell Hill

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 Cockrell Hill 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 13.9 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 6.9 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 6.9 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 Cockrell Hill.

RAIL

Union Station

9 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

9 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and Farmers Branch. Straight-line distance: 20.78 mi (33.45 km).

River Oaks

#1 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

Population7,539
Coordinates32.6259700, -96.9127800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Farmers Branch

#2 Farmers Branch

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

Population51,373
Coordinates32.9265100, -96.8961200
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Start: Ten Mile Lane (-96.912816, 32.625971)
End: Bee Street (-96.896037, 32.926511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $4.59 $4.27 $8.54
Diesel $3.99 $3.71 $7.43

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 Farmers Branch. 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.