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 Grand Prairie, TX
Drive Time
22m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Oaks, TX
Trac Vu
Grand Prairie, TX
Ken Jacobsen
Trip Overview
If you are traveling between River Oaks and Grand Prairie, you are looking at a quick 18.1-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 22 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the trek, keeping your travel costs quite low. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about complex logistics or multi-day planning. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a busy schedule, providing a practical way to navigate between these two Texas locations.
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
9 miles from River Oaks, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. Your path utilizes Softwood Drive and South Main Street to navigate the area, with 0% of the route consisting of highway driving. Because this is a purely local experience, there is no long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into; instead, you will remain focused on the road as you transition through the local infrastructure. This personality makes for a more engaged driving experience compared to a monotonous highway cruise. Stay alert for frequent changes in direction as you navigate the local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 Grand Prairie, TX is easy. At 22m 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 Grand Prairie, 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 |
| FM 1382 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Belt Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 9th Street | 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 Grand Prairie, 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
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward FM 1382
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
FM 1382
8
Turn right onto South Belt Line Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Belt Line Road
9
Turn slight right onto Southeast 9th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast 9th Street
10
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Turn right
75 ft
·
5 sec
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 22-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without a break. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $3 fuel estimate assumes a standard vehicle efficiency for this specific mileage. Because you will be relying on local roads, be prepared for potential traffic lights and turns that are typical of city-to-city commuting. Enjoy the simplicity of this quick trip by checking your preferred navigation app for any local road closures before you leave.
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 9 miles from River Oaks, TX, or about 11m 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 18.1 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Prairie, 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 18.1 miles and 22m.
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 9 mi from River Oaks, TX · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9 miles from River Oaks, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Grand Prairie, TX
The final approach into Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie, 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
$2.76 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $4.59 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Grand Prairie, TX
Afternoon in Grand Prairie on Sunday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
3 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
22m 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 Grand Prairie, TX covers 18.1 miles and takes about 22m 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 9 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 $2.76 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 Grand Prairie, TX is easy. At 22m 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 Grand Prairie, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from River Oaks, TX to Grand Prairie, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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