How far is Ralls, TX from Plano, TX?

The driving distance from Ralls, TX to Plano, TX is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.3 miles (441.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
308.14 mi
04h 54m
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
308.14 mi
Kilometers
495.9 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Ralls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ralls
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ralls
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 Ralls
157.8 mi
02h 27m
To Plano
150.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 82

    7.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 82

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 82

    24.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 82

  5. 5

    Continue on 5th Street

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min · 5th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West California Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West California Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3174 ft · 41 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 82

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 82

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward US 82 East, US 183 North, US 277 North, US 283 North: Wichita Falls

    48.1 mi · 54 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    69.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Central East Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    764 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    45 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West US Highway 380

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West US Highway 380

  17. 17

    Continue on West University Drive

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West University Drive

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    88 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    599 ft · 12 sec · North Interstate 35

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South

    753 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on I 35E South: Dallas

    9.8 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on South Stemmons Freeway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT Toll: President George Bush Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

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

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 14 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: McKinney

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto 15th Street

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Central Expressway

    2304 ft · 49 sec · Central Expressway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 15th Street

    3101 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 15th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
93.5 mi · 30%
Central East Freeway
72 mi · 23%
US 82 East
49 mi · 16%
US Highway 82
33.2 mi · 11%
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi · 7%
President George Bush Turnpike
13.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

5th Street

Continue on 5th Street

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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
274.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holliday
02h 27m from Ralls
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 Ralls and 150.3 miles from Plano.

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 33.8 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.08 one way or $82.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Ralls

#1 Ralls

City in Crosby County, Texas, United States

Population1,746
Coordinates33.6742500, -101.3876600
Altitude947
CountryUnited States
Plano

#2 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
Start: US 82 (-101.387658, 33.674354)
End: East 15th Street (-96.698873, 33.019694)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.16 L · about $41.08
Round trip
$82.16
21.74 gal · 82.32 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.08 $82.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.22 $92.44
Premium $4.59 $49.90 $99.81
Diesel $3.99 $43.40 $86.81

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 Ralls and Plano. The current time is 20:24:03.

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.