Ranger, TX Road Trips
Drivers starting from Ranger, TX have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 117-mile quick runs to 520-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Ranger, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
519.6 mi
El Paso, TX
Quickest Drive
2h 10m
Dallas, TX
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Trips from Ranger, TX
Driving from Ranger, TX
The typical drive from Ranger, TX covers about 272 miles and takes around 4h 54m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 520 miles (8h 36m), while the shortest is just 117 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ranger, TX include El Paso, TX (519.6 mi, 8h 36m), Corpus Christi, TX (390.3 mi, 7h 24m), Montopolis, TX (199.3 mi, 3h 55m), Plano, TX (134 mi, 2h 26m), and Dallas, TX (116.6 mi, 2h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 272-mile trip from Ranger, TX, budget about $40 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Ranger, TX and 0 routes heading into Ranger, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 117 to 520 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ranger, TX covers 520 miles and takes approximately 8h 36m. Shorter options start at just 117 miles.
The average route from Ranger, TX runs about 272 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 272-mile trip from Ranger, TX costs roughly $40 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ranger, TX include El Paso, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Montopolis, TX and Plano, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ranger, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,541
Median Income
$34,006
Median Home Value
$49,700
Median Age
31.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Ranger, TX
A sampling of people born in Ranger, TX.
Ted Neeley
1943
AmerNeeloynger, musician, and actors
Eve Southern
1898–1972
actress (1898-1972)
City data from Wikidata (Q969442), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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