How far is River Oaks, TX from Rowlett, TX?
The driving distance from River Oaks, TX to Rowlett, TX is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
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.
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between River Oaks and Rowlett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks and Rowlett.
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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
5.5 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Merge slight left onto South R L Thornton Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 East: Texarkana, Riverfront Boulevard, Griffin Street
2094 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 30 West: Denton, Fort Worth, Texarkana
129 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana, Convention Center
2206 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana
117 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward PGBT: President George Bush Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on President George Bush Turnpike
1.8 mi · 2 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 66: Main Street, Lakeview Parkway
1906 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto President George Bush Highway
2472 ft · 58 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Turn left onto Main Street
2248 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
42 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
79 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Rowlett Street
10 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rowlett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between River Oaks and Rowlett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East R L Thornton Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
8.08 mi · 00h 09m
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 Rowlett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from River Oaks to Rowlett?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from River Oaks and 20.3 miles from Rowlett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.95 one way or $9.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around River Oaks and Partly Sunny near Rowlett.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Anju
Dallas Environmental Quality
Dallas City Hall
Galleria Dallas
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.
Union Station
Dallas, TX
Mesquite, TX
Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between River Oaks and Rowlett. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 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 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowlett Street (-96.563897, 32.9029)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
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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