How far is Dallas, TX from Holland, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Holland, TX is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.33 mi
02h 36m
Flight
136.17 mi
219.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.17 mi
Kilometers
219.14 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.33 mi
Kilometers
233.88 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holland
Tue, May 5, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Wed, May 6, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-05-05T19:25
Arrive Holland
Tue, May 5, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Abbott
TX

City in Texas

From Dallas
72.8 mi
01h 18m
To Holland
72.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    26.1 mi · 26 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 363: H.K. Dodgen Loop

    1556 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North General Bruce Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · North General Bruce Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

    155 m · 18 sec · Northwest H K Dodgen Loop

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Northeast H K Dodgen Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 95

    12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 95

  17. 17

    Continue on North Franklin Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Franklin Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Travis Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Travis Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Travis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 62%
Purple Heart Trail
26.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 95
12.2 mi · 8%
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.63 mi · 5%
Northeast H K Dodgen Loop
6.5 mi · 4%
North Franklin Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abbott
01h 18m from Dallas
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Holland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Abbott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Dallas and 72.5 miles from Holland.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Holland.

Stop Ideas Near Abbott

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Abbott and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hillsboro , TX
127/129 E Franklin St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.6/5 24 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

West City Hall

West , TX
110 N Reagan St, West, TX 76691
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Town Hall Estates Hillsboro
Nearby stop 10.9 mi away

Town Hall Estates Hillsboro

Hillsboro , TX
300 Happy Ln, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews Non-profit organization,Nursing home,Occupational therapist,Physical therapy clinic

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Waco, TX

37 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

Cleburne

59 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

McGregor

59 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Temple

91 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Holland. Straight-line distance: 136.17 mi (219.14 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
Holland

#2 Holland

Town in Texas, United States

Population1,189
Coordinates30.8782400, -97.4016700
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Holland (-97.40167, 30.87824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.41 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.77
10.26 gal · 38.82 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.39 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.81 $43.63
Premium $4.59 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $3.99 $20.48 $40.97

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Holland. The current time is 19:25:10.

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.