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

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Ransom Canyon, TX is about 354.8 miles (571 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.77 mi
06h 14m
Flight
289.86 mi
466.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.86 mi
Kilometers
466.48 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.77 mi
Kilometers
570.95 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ransom Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Ransom Canyon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Plano
177.2 mi
03h 07m
To Ransom Canyon
177.5 mi
03h 07m

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
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635

    1474 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West

    1.4 km · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas

    2224 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard

    3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    604 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress

    13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  15. 15

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  16. 16

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  20. 20

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford

    1799 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    182.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  24. 24

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

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  31. 31

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  32. 32

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

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

  33. 33

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

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on South Highway 84

    1559 ft · 45 sec · South Highway 84

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South 9th Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Industrial Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Industrial Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto County Road 7000

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7000

  39. 39

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

    692 ft · 33 sec · Johnston Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Elm Drive

    713 ft · 33 sec · Elm Drive

  41. 41

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

    1234 ft · 56 sec · East Canyon View Drive

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Mesquite Drive

    32 m · 5 sec · Mesquite Drive

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesquite Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano 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
43 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
8 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
188 mi · 53%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 21%
Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
SH 183 TEXpress
13.6 mi · 4%
Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 4%
Central Expressway
7.01 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
289.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
03h 07m from Plano
Leave By
11:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 354.8 miles (571 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.2 miles from Plano and 177.5 miles from Ransom Canyon.

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

The direct path is about 289.9 miles (466.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.31 one way or $94.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Ransom Canyon. Straight-line distance: 289.86 mi (466.48 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
Ransom Canyon

#2 Ransom Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,126
Coordinates33.5334200, -101.6796100
Altitude946
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Ransom Canyon (-101.67961, 33.53342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.39 L · about $47.31
Round trip
$94.63
25.04 gal · 94.78 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $47.31 $94.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.24 $106.47
Premium $4.59 $57.48 $114.96
Diesel $3.99 $49.99 $99.98

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 Ransom Canyon. The current time is 21:54:46.

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.