Origin
River Oaks, TX
Afternoon in River Oaks on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Oaks, TX to Fort Worth, TX
Drive Time
35m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Oaks, TX
Trac Vu
Fort Worth, TX
Talena Reese
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 34 miles from River Oaks to Fort Worth, expect a quick journey that typically takes about 35 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it connects two locations within the Great Plains region of Texas. You will navigate primarily via Softwood Drive, South Main Street, and Interstate 20. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since the drive is short and direct, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the trip into multiple days. It is a straightforward connection that gets you where you need to be efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
17 miles from River Oaks, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local streets, meaning you won't experience long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The longest section you will encounter is 0 miles on Softwood Drive, highlighting the frequent turns required to navigate this path. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience that lacks the monotony of a typical highway slog. It is a practical, functional transit that keeps you focused on local navigation throughout the entire 35-minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Softwood Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from River Oaks, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from River Oaks, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Softwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Interstate 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35W North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Softwood Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Oaks, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on Ten Mile Lane
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ten Mile Lane
2
Turn right onto Softwood Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Softwood Drive
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto West Interstate 20
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Interstate 20
5
Continue on I 20 West
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 20 West
6
Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
7
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 35W North: Denton
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35W North: Denton
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 35W North: Fort Worth
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 35W North: Fort Worth
11
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Allen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Allen Avenue
13
Turn straight onto South Freeway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Freeway
14
Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Allen Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Freeway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Freeway
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 34-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the duration is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that because the route relies on local streets rather than major highways, traffic patterns on South Main Street could influence your total travel time. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for a series of turns, as the road profile is distinctly local in nature. Budgeting $5 for fuel should be more than enough for this transit, allowing you to focus on the road ahead without worrying about frequent refueling stops.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17 miles from River Oaks, TX, or about 17m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving River Oaks, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from River Oaks, TX
This is one driving day of about 34 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from River Oaks, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from River Oaks, TX · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from River Oaks, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Worth, TX
The final approach into Fort Worth, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Worth, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| premium | $4.59 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.55 | $15.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Fort Worth, TX
Afternoon in Fort Worth on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
18 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
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from River Oaks, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 34 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Softwood Drive, South Main Street, Interstate 20. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from River Oaks, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from River Oaks, TX to Fort Worth, TX is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from River Oaks, TX to Fort Worth, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from River Oaks, TX to Fort Worth, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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