How far is River Oaks, TX from Lancaster, TX?
The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to Lancaster, TX is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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.
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Oaks and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and Lancaster.
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Start on Ten Mile Lane
863 ft · 40 sec · Ten Mile Lane
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Turn right onto Softwood Drive
1377 ft · 1 min · Softwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
1400 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Highway 67
2379 ft · 49 sec · East Highway 67
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 67 North
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto East S G Alexander Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
2154 ft · 26 sec · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East: Shreveport
2246 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 342
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
2200 ft · 42 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
3119 ft · 57 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Turn right onto South Lancaster Road
2257 ft · 44 sec · South Lancaster Road
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Continue on North Dallas Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Dallas Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
52 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Historic Town Square
8 m · 1 sec · Historic Town Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Historic Town Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Oaks and Lancaster.
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.
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.26 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.
Partly Sunny leaving River Oaks and Partly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Oaks to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
DeSoto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from River Oaks and 6.7 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around River Oaks and Partly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near DeSoto
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Ovilla City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DeSoto.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 9.41 mi (15.15 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 Lancaster
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 39,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.5920800, -96.7561100 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Historic Town Square (-96.756081, 32.592094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $3.84 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.22 | $4.44 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
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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