The geometry
The campus sits where SH 114 meets SH 170, on the corridor's east-central shoulder. Everything about your housing search follows from that junction: pockets with a clean run to 114/170 are short commutes; pockets that must first cross to I-35W are not.
The pockets, honestly
| Commute read | The trade | |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | Short — often the shortest town-sized option | Limited stock; you'll compete for it |
| Keller (north) | Short-to-moderate via 377/170 | Resale market; established-suburb pricing |
| Northlake | Short-to-moderate via 114 | Builder-regime market; growth-phase living |
| Justin | Moderate via 114/156 | More house per dollar for the added minutes |
| Alliance–Presidio spine | Moderate; crosses to 170 eastbound | Max housing options; 170 at 8am is the test drive |
The test drive
Drive your candidate address to the 114/170 junction at your actual arrival time on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The junction area is an active construction and growth zone — the honest answer changes year to year, in both directions. Renting first in Roanoke or the spine while you learn the rhythm is a legitimate strategy; the renter's guide covers doing it with leverage. Compiled from public sources, August 2026.
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