How far is Dallas, TX from Ranger, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Ranger, TX is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.36 mi
02h 10m
Flight
111.08 mi
178.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.08 mi
Kilometers
178.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.36 mi
Kilometers
187.27 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ranger
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Ranger
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Weatherford
TX

City in and county east of Parker County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
58.1 mi
01h 05m
To Ranger
58.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Ranger.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Ranger.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway

    29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Freeway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 254 West: Ranger

    2638 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Loop 254 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Loop 254 East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop 254 East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Ranger.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
81.4 mi · 70%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 26%
Loop 254 East
3.08 mi · 3%
I 30 West
0.93 mi · 1%
Loop 254 West
0.5 mi
Elm Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right

65.9 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weatherford
01h 05m from Dallas
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Ranger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Ranger?

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weatherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Dallas and 58.3 miles from Ranger.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Ranger.

Stop Ideas Near Weatherford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Weatherford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weatherford.

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

44 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

60 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

93 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

93 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Ranger. Straight-line distance: 111.08 mi (178.76 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Ranger

#2 Ranger

City in Texas, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates32.4698500, -98.6789500
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Ranger (-98.67895, 32.46985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $15.53
Round trip
$31.06
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.53 $31.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.48 $34.95
Premium $4.59 $18.87 $37.74
Diesel $3.99 $16.41 $32.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Ranger. The current time is 23:35:16.

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.