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

The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to Frisco, TX is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
40.27 mi
00h 44m
Flight
36.62 mi
58.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.27 mi
Kilometers
64.81 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Sun, Apr 12, 3:30 PM CDT
Return by in River Oaks
Sun, Apr 12, 4:15 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 Frisco
Sun, Apr 12, 3:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
University Park
TX

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

From River Oaks
20.1 mi
00h 22m
To Frisco
20.1 mi
00h 22m

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 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto South Main Street

    1400 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67

    2379 ft · 49 sec · East Highway 67

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East S G Alexander Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Lawn Avenue

    125 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    143 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Lawn Avenue

    1319 ft · 31 sec · Oak Lawn Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward DNT North

    1081 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Dallas North Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dallas North Tollway
22.5 mi · 56%
Marvin D Love Freeway
5.49 mi · 14%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.22 mi · 10%
South Stemmons Freeway
2.49 mi · 6%
East S G Alexander Freeway
1.44 mi · 4%
Parkwood Boulevard
0.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dallas North Tollway

Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University Park
00h 22m from River Oaks
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

University Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from River Oaks and 20.1 miles from Frisco.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 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 Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near University Park

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 University Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 5.1 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 8.9 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 6.5 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 6.5 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 University Park.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

8 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

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

Fort Worth Central Station

50 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 36.62 mi (58.94 km).

River Oaks

#1 River Oaks

City in Dallas County, Texas, United States

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

#2 Frisco

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

Population209,980
Coordinates33.1506700, -96.8236100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Ten Mile Lane (-96.912816, 32.625971)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.59 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $3.99 $5.67 $11.34

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 Frisco. 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.