How far is Dallas, TX from Bolivar Peninsula, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Bolivar Peninsula, TX is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.6 miles (424.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Bolivar Peninsula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Bolivar Peninsula.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
48.8 mi · 58 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on Broadway - Avenue J
3.9 mi · 7 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Continue on Seawall Boulevard
1853 ft · 36 sec · Seawall Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ferry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Ferry Road
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Keep slight left
866 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
112 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
2.9 mi · 18 min · Galveston-Bolivar Ferry
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Dunes
92 m · 17 sec · Dunes
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Turn right onto Beach Comber
63 m · 9 sec · Beach Comber
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Comber
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Bolivar Peninsula.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Bolivar Peninsula?
The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.4 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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 155.7 miles from Dallas and 155.2 miles from Bolivar Peninsula.
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 47.3 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 5:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.46 one way or $82.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar Peninsula.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madisonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Bolivar Peninsula. Straight-line distance: 263.57 mi (424.18 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolivar Peninsula
Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas
| Population | 2,417 |
| Coordinates | 29.4782900, -94.5799100 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolivar Peninsula (-94.57991, 29.47829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $3.78 | $41.46 | $82.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.64 | $93.29 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.36 | $100.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.80 | $87.61 |
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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