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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Taylor County, Texas.
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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.
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Start on Mesquite Drive
55 m · 10 sec · Mesquite Drive
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Turn right onto Highland Drive
1405 ft · 1 min · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Elm Drive
126 m · 23 sec · Elm Drive
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
692 ft · 32 sec · Johnston Road
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Turn right onto County Road 7000
1 mi · 2 min · County Road 7000
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Turn right onto FM 400
5.6 mi · 10 min · FM 400
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Continue on North 20th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 20th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Division Street
2276 ft · 56 sec · West Division Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Highway 84
1019 ft · 28 sec · South Highway 84
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Take the ramp slight left
775 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 2 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street
1505 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · West Randol Mill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street
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Turn right onto West Abram Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Ransom Canyon
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 33.5334200, -101.6796100 |
| Altitude | 946 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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