Origin
Coppell, TX
Evening in Coppell on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coppell, TX to River Oaks, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coppell, TX
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River Oaks, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coppell, TX to River Oaks, TX covers 26.6 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Walton Walker Boulevard, SH 114 TEXpress, Duncanville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.9 miles on North Walton Walker Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Walton Walker Boulevard | 7.9 mi | 8m |
| SH 114 TEXpress | 3.9 mi | 3m |
| Duncanville Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Freeport Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| North Belt Line Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West John W Carpenter Freeway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Walton Walker Boulevard
— 7.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coppell, TX and River Oaks, TX.
1
Start on this road
174 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Bethel Road
3
Turn right onto Freeport Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Freeport Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 635 East
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 635
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 33
Toward Belt Line Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto North Belt Line Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Belt Line Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TX 114 East
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto TX 114
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West John W Carpenter Freeway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress
3.9 mi
·
3 min
·
SH 114 TEXpress
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto TX 114
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
East John W Carpenter Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Loop 12 South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto Loop 12
7.9 mi
·
8 min
·
North Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Toward Loop 12 South
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Duncanville Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Softwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Softwood Drive
20
Turn left onto Ten Mile Lane
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ten Mile Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Ten Mile Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Bethel Road
Turn uturn onto West Bethel Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 635 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 635 East
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Belt Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 33
Toward Belt Line Road
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 114 TEXpress / SH 114 TEXpress toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward TX 114 Express: SH 114 TEXpress East
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard toward Loop 12 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Loop 12 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| premium | $4.54 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
River Oaks, TX
Evening in River Oaks on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
26.6 mi in 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on North Walton Walker Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Bethel Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bethel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coppell, TX to River Oaks, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 12 South along the way.
Loop 12 South
10.2 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on North Walton Walker Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at River Oaks, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Bethel Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at River Oaks, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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