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

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Ransom Canyon, TX is about 337.2 miles (542.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
337.23 mi
06h 00m
Flight
286.56 mi
461.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.56 mi
Kilometers
461.18 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.23 mi
Kilometers
542.72 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 06h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ransom Canyon
Sun, May 31, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Sun, May 31, 2:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-31T02:14
Arrive Ransom Canyon
Sun, May 31, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 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
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
168.5 mi
03h 00m
To Ransom Canyon
168.8 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Dallas and Ransom Canyon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  18. 18

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

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

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Highway 84

    1559 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 84

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Industrial Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Industrial Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto County Road 7000

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7000

  25. 25

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

    692 ft · 33 sec · Johnston Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Elm Drive

    713 ft · 33 sec · Elm Drive

  27. 27

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

    1234 ft · 56 sec · East Canyon View Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mesquite Drive

    32 m · 5 sec · Mesquite Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesquite Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
198 mi · 59%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 22%
Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 9%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
South 9th Street
1.8 mi · 1%
South Avenue F
1.02 mi
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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
03h 00m from Dallas
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dallas 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 Dallas to Ransom Canyon?

The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.7 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from Dallas and 168.8 miles from Ransom Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.97 one way or $89.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Ransom Canyon. Straight-line distance: 286.56 mi (461.18 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
Ransom Canyon

#2 Ransom Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,126
Coordinates33.5334200, -101.6796100
Altitude946
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Ransom Canyon (-101.67961, 33.53342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.05 L · about $44.97
Round trip
$89.94
23.8 gal · 90.1 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.97 $89.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.60 $101.20
Premium $4.59 $54.63 $109.27
Diesel $3.99 $47.52 $95.03

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 Dallas and Ransom Canyon. The current time is 02:14:26.

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.