How far is Arlington, TX from Ransom Canyon, TX?

The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Ransom Canyon, TX is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
320.45 mi
05h 43m
Flight
270.16 mi
434.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.16 mi
Kilometers
434.78 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
320.45 mi
Kilometers
515.72 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ransom Canyon
Sun, May 31, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 1:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-31T02:13
Arrive Ransom Canyon
Sun, May 31, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Arlington
160.1 mi
02h 51m
To Ransom Canyon
160.4 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Ransom Canyon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Ransom Canyon.

  1. 1

    Start on West Abram Street

    2007 ft · 1 min · West Abram Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cooper Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Cooper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Lamar Boulevard

    1334 ft · 41 sec · West Lamar Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 30 West

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    12 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  16. 16

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    1.1 km · 42 sec · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 Business, FM 400: Slaton, Wilson

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South Highway 84

    1559 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 84

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Industrial Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Industrial Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road 7000

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7000

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnston Road

    692 ft · 33 sec · Johnston Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Elm Drive

    713 ft · 33 sec · Elm Drive

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Canyon View Drive

    1234 ft · 56 sec · East Canyon View Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Mesquite Drive

    32 m · 5 sec · Mesquite Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesquite Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Ransom Canyon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 62%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 23%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
12 mi · 4%
South 9th Street
1.8 mi · 1%
South Cooper Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

182 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 51m from Arlington
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington and Sunny near Ransom Canyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Ransom Canyon?

The road trip is about 320.4 miles (515.7 km) and usually takes 05h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.1 miles from Arlington and 160.4 miles from Ransom Canyon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington and Sunny near Ransom Canyon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Ransom Canyon. Straight-line distance: 270.16 mi (434.78 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Ransom Canyon

#2 Ransom Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,126
Coordinates33.5334200, -101.6796100
Altitude946
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington (-97.10807, 32.73569)
End: Ransom Canyon (-101.67961, 33.53342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 516 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.31 gal
42.8 L · about $42.74
Round trip
$85.48
22.62 gal · 85.6 L
Estimated CO2
100.5 kg one way
Round trip: 201 kg / 443 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.74 $85.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.09 $96.18
Premium $4.59 $51.92 $103.85
Diesel $3.99 $45.16 $90.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Ransom Canyon. The current time is 02:13:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.