How far is Dallas, TX from Holliday, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Holliday, TX is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
151.55 mi
02h 47m
Flight
130.33 mi
209.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.33 mi
Kilometers
209.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.55 mi
Kilometers
243.89 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holliday
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Holliday
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Alvord
TX

City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America

From Dallas
75.7 mi
01h 23m
To Holliday
75.8 mi
01h 23m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    101 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 West, US 277 South: Lubbock, Abilene

    11.8 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 82 Business, US 277 Business: Holliday

    1755 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Olive Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Olive Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    17 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
103 mi · 68%
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 11%
US 82 West
11.8 mi · 8%
I 820 TEXpress
6.16 mi · 4%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 2%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
2.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

101 mi · 01h 47m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 23m from Dallas
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Partly Sunny near Holliday.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Alvord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Dallas and 75.8 miles from Holliday.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.22 one way or $40.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Partly Sunny near Holliday.

Stop Ideas Near Alvord

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 Alvord and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.3 mi away

Bridgeport Utility Billing

Bridgeport , TX
900 Thompson St, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews Water utility company,Convenience store
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

Decatur City Hall

Decatur , TX
201 E Walnut St, Decatur, TX 76234
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Paradise City Hall

Paradise , TX
218 Main St, Paradise, TX 76073
City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Gainesville

59 mi away
605 East California Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

76 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
400 South Houston St.
RAIL

Ardmore station

105 mi away
251 East Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Holliday. Straight-line distance: 130.33 mi (209.75 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
Holliday

#2 Holliday

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

Population1,717
Coordinates33.8162100, -98.6950600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Holliday (-98.69506, 33.81621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $20.22
Round trip
$40.44
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.22 $40.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.75 $45.50
Premium $4.59 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $3.99 $21.36 $42.73

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 Dallas and Holliday. The current time is 21:24:42.

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.