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

The driving distance from Ransom Canyon, TX to Dallas, TX is about 340.3 miles (547.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.34 mi
05h 17m
Flight
286.56 mi
461.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.56 mi
Kilometers
461.18 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.34 mi
Kilometers
547.73 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Sun, May 31, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Ransom Canyon
Sun, May 31, 11:37 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 Dallas
Sun, May 31, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 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
Clyde
TX

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

From Ransom Canyon
168.9 mi
02h 38m
To Dallas
171.4 mi
02h 38m

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
96°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30 mi · 35 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    871 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton, Commerce Street

    620 ft · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton

    2740 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    1249 ft · 19 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue

    1188 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Continental Avenue

    1275 ft · 31 sec · Continental Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 54%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 22%
Tom Landry Freeway
30 mi · 9%
East Highway 84
20 mi · 6%
West Freeway
15.2 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
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clyde
02h 38m from Ransom Canyon
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ransom Canyon and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.3 miles (547.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Clyde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.9 miles from Ransom Canyon and 171.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.39 one way or $90.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ransom Canyon and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 286.56 mi (461.18 km).

Ransom Canyon

#1 Ransom Canyon

Town of the United States

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

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Mesquite Drive (-101.67984, 33.533499)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.01 gal
45.46 L · about $45.39
Round trip
$90.77
24.02 gal · 90.92 L
Estimated CO2
106.7 kg one way
Round trip: 213.5 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.39 $90.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.07 $102.13
Premium $4.59 $55.14 $110.28
Diesel $3.99 $47.96 $95.91

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 Dallas. The current time is 01:01:45.

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.