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

The driving distance from Ransom Canyon, TX to Arlington, TX is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m 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
322.89 mi
04h 59m
Flight
270.16 mi
434.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.16 mi
Kilometers
434.78 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.89 mi
Kilometers
519.64 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sun, May 31, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Ransom Canyon
Sun, May 31, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ransom Canyon
2026-05-31T01:01
Arrive Arlington
Sun, May 31, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ransom Canyon
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
Abilene
TX

The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.

From Ransom Canyon
160.4 mi
02h 29m
To Arlington
162.5 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mesquite Drive

    55 m · 10 sec · Mesquite Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Drive

    1405 ft · 1 min · Highland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elm Drive

    126 m · 23 sec · Elm Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    692 ft · 32 sec · Johnston Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road 7000

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7000

  6. 6

    Turn right onto FM 400

    5.6 mi · 10 min · FM 400

  7. 7

    Continue on North 20th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Division Street

    2276 ft · 56 sec · West Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto South Highway 84

    1019 ft · 28 sec · South Highway 84

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    775 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 2 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  13. 13

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ransom Canyon and Arlington.

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 57%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 23%
East Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 5%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
FM 400
5.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
270.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 29m from Ransom Canyon
Leave By
7:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ransom Canyon and Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.9 miles (519.6 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.4 miles from Ransom Canyon and 162.5 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 7:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.04 one way or $86.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ransom Canyon and Sunny near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ransom Canyon and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 270.16 mi (434.78 km).

Ransom Canyon

#1 Ransom Canyon

Town of the United States

Population1,126
Coordinates33.5334200, -101.6796100
Altitude946
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

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

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesquite Drive (-101.67984, 33.533499)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.39 gal
43.13 L · about $43.04
Round trip
$86.09
22.78 gal · 86.26 L
Estimated CO2
101.2 kg one way
Round trip: 202.4 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.04 $86.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.43 $96.86
Premium $4.59 $52.29 $104.58
Diesel $3.99 $45.48 $90.96

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ransom Canyon and Arlington. The current time is 01:01:54.

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.