How far is Dallas, TX from Gholson, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Gholson, TX is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.78 mi
01h 38m
Flight
78.5 mi
126.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.5 mi
Kilometers
126.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.78 mi
Kilometers
141.27 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gholson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:39
Arrive Gholson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Italy
TX

Town in Texas

From Dallas
43.9 mi
00h 49m
To Gholson
43.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
79°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 Dallas and Gholson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Gholson.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1858: Tokio Road

    2194 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Interstate 35

    1 km · 2 min · North Interstate 35

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Tokio Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Tokio Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gholson Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gholson Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wildcat Circle

    17 m · 2 sec · Wildcat Circle

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wildcat Circle

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Gholson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
74.8 mi · 85%
Tokio Road
8.86 mi · 10%
Gholson Road
1.39 mi · 2%
South Stemmons Freeway
0.85 mi · 1%
North Interstate 35
0.62 mi · 1%
FM 1858
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

74.2 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Italy
00h 49m from Dallas
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gholson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Gholson?

The road trip is about 87.8 miles (141.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Italy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Dallas and 43.8 miles from Gholson.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Italy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Italy, 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 Italy.

RAIL

Cleburne

50 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

66 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

67 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

72 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Gholson. Straight-line distance: 78.5 mi (126.34 km).

Dallas

#1 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
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#2 Gholson

City in McLennan County, Texas, United States

Population1,127
Coordinates31.7010000, -97.2164000
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Gholson (-97.2164, 31.701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.73 L · about $11.71
Round trip
$23.43
6.2 gal · 23.46 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $11.71 $23.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.18 $26.36
Premium $4.59 $14.23 $28.46
Diesel $3.99 $12.38 $24.76

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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There is no time difference between Dallas and Gholson. The current time is 21:39:30.

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.