How far is Dallas, TX from Olney, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Olney, TX is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
130.27 mi
02h 39m
Flight
119.76 mi
192.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.76 mi
Kilometers
192.74 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.27 mi
Kilometers
209.65 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Olney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Springtown
TX

City in Texas, United States of America

From Dallas
65.1 mi
01h 19m
To Olney
65.2 mi
01h 19m

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
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 7 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Loop

    1864 ft · 24 sec · Northeast Loop

  14. 14

    Continue on Jim Wright Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 199: Jacksboro Highway, Quebec Street

    2351 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on TX 199 West: Jacksboro Highway

    885 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Northwest Loop 820

    103 m · 7 sec · Northwest Loop 820

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lake Worth Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lake Worth Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward Jacksboro Highway

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Jacksboro Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Parkway

    47.7 mi · 55 min · Northwest Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    30.9 mi · 46 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Parkway
81.6 mi · 63%
SH 183 TEXpress
16.5 mi · 13%
Jacksboro Highway
9.09 mi · 7%
I 820 TEXpress
6.92 mi · 5%
Jim Wright Freeway
5.69 mi · 4%
North Stemmons Freeway
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Parkway

Continue on Northwest Parkway

47.7 mi · 00h 55m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springtown
01h 19m from Dallas
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Springtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Dallas and 65.2 miles from Olney.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Springtown

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

41 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

74 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

85 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

85 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Olney. Straight-line distance: 119.76 mi (192.74 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
Olney

#2 Olney

City in Young County, Texas, United States of America

Population3,074
Coordinates33.3706600, -98.7528400
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Olney (-98.75284, 33.37066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.12
Premium $4.59 $21.12 $42.24
Diesel $3.99 $18.37 $36.74

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 Olney. The current time is 21:25:24.

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.