How far is Bolivar Peninsula, TX from Dallas, TX?

Fastest route

The route from Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, USA to Dallas, Texas, USA is approximately 320 miles long and takes around 4 hours and 48 minutes. The directions involve taking several highways and roads, including TX-105 W, I-45 N, and Griffin St W.

Directions

  1. Start by heading northeast on Beach Comber toward Dunes.
  2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Dunes.
  3. Turn right onto FM 2830 N.
  4. Take a left to stay on FM 2830 N.
  5. Turn right to stay on FM 2830 N.
  6. Turn right onto N Hwy 146 N.
  7. Turn right onto TX-105 Business E/W Southline St.
  8. Make a right onto TX-150 W/TX-75 N (passing by Dollar General on the left).
  9. Turn left onto TX-150 W/State Hwy 150 W.
  10. Follow I-45 N to Griffin St W in Dallas.
  11. Take exit 284A from I-45 N.
  12. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 284A for I-30 W.
  13. Keep right to continue on Exit 45 and follow the signs for Ervay St.
  14. Continue on Griffin St W to your destination.
  15. Finally, turn right onto S Akard St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Ensure you have enough fuel for the journey.
  • ⚠️ Stay alert and follow traffic signs and regulations.
  • 🛣️ Familiarize yourself with the highways and roads you will be traveling on.
  • 📱 Consider using a navigation app or GPS device for real-time directions.
  • 🍽️ Plan for rest stops and meal breaks along the way.
  • 🚧 Be prepared for potential road construction or traffic delays.
  • 📅 Check the weather forecast before setting off to account for any weather-related challenges.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
329.56 mi
05h 12m
Flight
263.57 mi
424.18 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.57 mi
Kilometers
424.18 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.56 mi
Kilometers
530.37 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Bolivar Peninsula
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar Peninsula
2026-04-22T20:27
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar Peninsula
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
Madisonville
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Bolivar Peninsula
155.2 mi
02h 36m
To Dallas
174.4 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bolivar Peninsula and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar Peninsula and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Beach Comber

    63 m · 16 sec · Beach Comber

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dunes

    92 m · 19 sec · Dunes

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 87

    14.8 mi · 19 min · State Highway 87

  4. 4

    Continue on Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

    2.9 mi · 18 min · Galveston-Bolivar Ferry

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Broadway - Avenue J

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Broadway - Avenue J

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway

    48.8 mi · 57 min · Gulf Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Freeway

    236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar Peninsula 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Freeway
236 mi · 72%
Gulf Freeway
48.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 87
14.8 mi · 4%
Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
4.55 mi · 1%
Broadway - Avenue J
3.92 mi · 1%
Elm Street
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

North Freeway

Continue on North Freeway

236 mi · 04h 08m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66 mi
263.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Madisonville
02h 36m from Bolivar Peninsula
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolivar Peninsula and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bolivar Peninsula to Dallas?

The road trip is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.2 miles from Bolivar Peninsula and 174.4 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.95 one way or $87.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolivar Peninsula and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Madisonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Madisonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.

BUS

Bryan, TX

54 mi away
301 East 26th Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

98 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar Peninsula and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 263.57 mi (424.18 km).

Bolivar Peninsula

#1 Bolivar Peninsula

Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas

Population2,417
Coordinates29.4782900, -94.5799100
Altitude3
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: Beach Comber (-94.5795, 29.478519)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.02 L · about $43.95
Round trip
$87.90
23.26 gal · 88.04 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.95 $87.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.45 $98.90
Premium $4.59 $53.39 $106.79
Diesel $3.99 $46.44 $92.88

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar Peninsula and Dallas. The current time is 20:27:37.

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.