How far is Ross, TX from Robinson, TX?
The driving distance from Ross, TX to Robinson, TX is about 19 miles (30.6 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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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
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Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ross and Robinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross and Robinson.
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Start on Ross Road
18 m · 5 sec · Ross Road
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Turn right onto North Katy Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Katy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dewberry Way
2332 ft · 2 min · Dewberry Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Interstate 35
108 m · 10 sec · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.4 mi · 8 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
4.3 mi · 5 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 396
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto South Jack Kultgen Expressway
707 ft · 25 sec · South Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Turn left onto South Valley Mills Drive
760 ft · 20 sec · South Valley Mills Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward The Circle
38 m · 6 sec · Robinson Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Robinson Drive
4 mi · 5 min · Robinson Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Robinson Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ross and Robinson.
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
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.41 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 Ross and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Robinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ross to Robinson?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 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 Ross and 9.6 miles from Robinson.
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 1.7 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 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 $2.45 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Ross and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Robinson.
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 Ross and Robinson. Straight-line distance: 17.33 mi (27.89 km).
#1 Ross
City in McLennan County, Texas, United States
| Population | 272 |
| Coordinates | 31.7185000, -97.1191700 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Robinson
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 12,091 |
| Coordinates | 31.4676700, -97.1147200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 77 (-97.114675, 31.467692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Diesel | $5.76 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
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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