Origin
Irving, TX
Late night in Irving on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Irving, 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
25m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Oaks, TX
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Trip Overview
Irving, TX to River Oaks, TX is 14.8 miles and takes about 25m via South Walton Walker Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, entirely within Texas. Expect a local driving experience, characteristic of many suburban transitions. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or as a quick leg between nearby destinations, with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Walton Walker Boulevard | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| Duncanville Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Irving Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Softwood Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ten Mile Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Interstate 20 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Walton Walker Boulevard
— 6.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irving, TX and River Oaks, TX.
1
Start on North Ohio Street
436 ft
·
24 sec
·
North Ohio Street
2
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
3
Turn straight onto TX 356
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Irving Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
393 ft
·
17 sec
5
Turn slight right onto South Loop 12
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Loop 12
6
Take the ramp
410 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Loop 12 South
7
Merge onto Loop 12
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Walton Walker Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Turn slight right onto Duncanville Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Duncanville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Interstate 20
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Softwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Softwood Drive
13
Turn left onto Ten Mile Lane
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ten Mile Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Ten Mile Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge onto Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Interstate 20
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Ten Mile Lane
Turn left onto Ten Mile Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.54 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in River Oaks on Sunday
Local time
2:56 AM
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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?
This trip is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 100% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 14.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 6.7 miles along South Walton Walker Boulevard. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals, as the route is not a straight shot. The drive progresses through built-up areas, requiring constant attention to your surroundings and navigation.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on South Walton Walker Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (West Interstate 20): 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 Irving, TX to River Oaks, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 12 South along the way.
Loop 12 South
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
About the Cities
Starting in Irving, TX
Full guide →Irving is a city in the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving has experienced exponential growth over the past fifty years, and is home to a multitude of attractions of all types, from modern art to major sporting events. Founded in 1902 out of the remnants of the small community of Kit, Irving is now a bustling city of approximately 197,000 residents. Rather like Dallas, it is divided into a highly affluent northern half and less affluent but highly diverse southern half. It is bounded to the east by the northern fork (Elm Fork) of the Trinity River and to the northwest by the sprawling D/FW International Airport.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 6.7 miles on South 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: at 1.9 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Loop 12 / South Walton Walker Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (West Interstate 20): 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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