How far is Robinson, TX from Ross, TX?
The driving distance from Robinson, TX to Ross, TX is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robinson and Ross.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robinson and Ross.
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Start on South Robinson Drive
4 mi · 5 min · South Robinson Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
65 m · 11 sec · Circle Road
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Exit the rotary onto Circle Road
1974 ft · 54 sec · Circle Road
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
2739 ft · 59 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 North, US 77 North
135 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
7.7 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 3149: Tours Road, Ross Road
1347 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto Ross Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ross Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Katy Road
32 m · 3 sec · North Katy Road
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Turn right onto Ross Road
18 m · 3 sec · Ross Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ross Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Robinson and Ross.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
7.74 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Robinson and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Ross.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robinson to Ross?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bellmead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Robinson and 9.4 miles from Ross.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Robinson and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Ross.
Stop Ideas Near Bellmead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Riesel City Hall
Waco City Hall
Robinson City Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellmead.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robinson and Ross. Straight-line distance: 17.33 mi (27.89 km).
#1 Robinson
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 12,091 |
| Coordinates | 31.4676700, -97.1147200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ross
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 272 |
| Coordinates | 31.7185000, -97.1191700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ross (-97.11917, 31.7185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.66 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $3.01 | $6.01 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
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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