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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
6.8 mi · 7 min · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635
1474 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 635 West
1.4 km · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35E South: Dallas
2224 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Walton Walker Boulevard
3243 ft · 40 sec · North Walton Walker Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Loop 12 TEXpress
2.2 mi · 2 min · Loop 12 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto SH 183 TEXpress
13.5 mi · 13 min · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress
644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress
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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress
1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress
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Continue on I 820 TEXpress
6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop
1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop
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Continue on Jim Wright Freeway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Jim Wright Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 30 West: Weatherford
1799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
6 mi · 6 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 Plano 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.
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.
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).
#1 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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