How far is Plano, TX from Ralls, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Ralls, TX is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.5 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
315.84 mi
05h 43m
Flight
274.35 mi
441.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.35 mi
Kilometers
441.52 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.84 mi
Kilometers
508.29 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 Ralls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Ralls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 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 Plano
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
Holliday
TX

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

From Plano
157.8 mi
02h 51m
To Ralls
158.1 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Ralls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Ralls.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Expressway

    919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South

    798 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Central Expressway

    1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike

    2091 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike

    1916 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2073 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    782 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive

    672 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West University Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 380 West

    21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1443 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287

    71.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    48.8 mi · 55 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82, US 183 Business: Seymour, Lubbock

    2000 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    3174 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East California Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 82 West

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 82 West

  24. 24

    Continue on West Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · West Highway 82

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  27. 27

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 km · 48 sec · 4th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Ralls.

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 82 West
93.5 mi · 30%
North US Highway 287
71.8 mi · 23%
US 82 West
48.8 mi · 15%
West Highway 82
24.4 mi · 8%
US Highway 380 West
21.8 mi · 7%
South Stemmons Freeway
21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 82 West

Continue on US Highway 82 West

93.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
+41.5 mi
274.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holliday
02h 51m from Plano
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plano and Mostly Sunny near Ralls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Ralls?

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.3 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?

Holliday is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Plano and 158.1 miles from Ralls.

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

The direct path is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 $42.14 one way or $84.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plano and Mostly Sunny near Ralls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Ralls. Straight-line distance: 274.35 mi (441.52 km).

Plano

#1 Plano

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

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Ralls

#2 Ralls

City in Crosby County, Texas, United States

Population1,746
Coordinates33.6742500, -101.3876600
Altitude947
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Ralls (-101.38766, 33.67425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.19 L · about $42.14
Round trip
$84.27
22.3 gal · 84.38 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.14 $84.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.41 $94.82
Premium $4.59 $51.19 $102.38
Diesel $3.99 $44.52 $89.04

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 Plano and Ralls. The current time is 21:39:49.

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.