How far is Rowlett, TX from River Oaks, TX?
The driving distance from Rowlett, TX to River Oaks, TX is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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 42m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rowlett and River Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowlett and River Oaks.
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Start on Rowlett Street
10 m · 3 sec · Rowlett Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
79 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
40 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1966 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto President George Bush Highway
2325 ft · 46 sec · President George Bush Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT Toll South
1780 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas
921 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Dallas
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Marvin D Love Freeway
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Continue on East S G Alexander Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · East S G Alexander Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wintergreen Road
1041 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Highway 67
153 m · 12 sec · West Highway 67
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Turn right onto Riveroaks Drive
104 m · 17 sec · Riveroaks Drive
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Turn right onto Meadow Crest Lane
526 ft · 23 sec · Meadow Crest Lane
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Continue on Ten Mile Lane
932 ft · 41 sec · Ten Mile Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ten Mile Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowlett and River Oaks.
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.
I 30 West
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 18m
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 Rowlett and Sunny near River Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rowlett to River Oaks?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 Rowlett and 16.3 miles from River Oaks.
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 4.7 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 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rowlett and Sunny near River Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Dallas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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
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Fort Worth Central Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rowlett and River Oaks. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 km).
#1 Rowlett
A city in Dallas County, Texas.
| Population | 68,388 |
| Coordinates | 32.9029000, -96.5638800 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Oaks
City in Dallas County, Texas, United States
| Population | 7,539 |
| Coordinates | 32.6259700, -96.9127800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Oaks (-96.91278, 32.62597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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