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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Callahan County, Texas, United States
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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.
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Start on North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Elm Street
709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E
100 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South
835 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Tom Landry Freeway
29.9 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on West Freeway
15.5 mi · 18 min · West Freeway
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Merge slight right
182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock
1721 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn right onto South Avenue F
1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F
617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F
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Turn straight onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Continue on Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 42 sec · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84 Business, FM 400: Slaton, Wilson
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on South Highway 84
1559 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 84
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on Industrial Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Industrial Drive
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto County Road 7000
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7000
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Johnston Road
692 ft · 33 sec · Johnston Road
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Turn right onto Elm Drive
713 ft · 33 sec · Elm Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Canyon View Drive
1234 ft · 56 sec · East Canyon View Drive
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Turn right onto Mesquite Drive
32 m · 5 sec · Mesquite Drive
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ransom Canyon
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 33.5334200, -101.6796100 |
| Altitude | 946 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ransom Canyon (-101.67961, 33.53342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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