How far is Dallas, TX from Tolar, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Tolar, TX is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
81.72 mi
01h 36m
Flight
70.33 mi
113.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.33 mi
Kilometers
113.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.72 mi
Kilometers
131.51 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tolar
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Tolar
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Edgecliff Village
TX

Town of the United States

From Dallas
40.8 mi
00h 48m
To Tolar
40.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 4 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Cleburne, Kiest Boulevard

    566 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Marvin D Love Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Marvin D Love Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2258 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    24.9 mi · 27 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 377: Granbury

    1090 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 377 North

    845 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Southwest Loop 820

    113 m · 9 sec · Southwest Loop 820

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Benbrook Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Benbrook Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 377 South

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US Highway 377 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Cresson Bypass

    22.2 mi · 28 min · Cresson Bypass

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West US Highway 377

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
28.1 mi · 34%
Cresson Bypass
22.2 mi · 27%
US Highway 377 South
11 mi · 14%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
6.13 mi · 8%
Marvin D Love Freeway
4.51 mi · 6%
South R L Thornton Freeway
4.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

24.9 mi · 00h 27m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgecliff Village
00h 48m from Dallas
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Cloudy near Tolar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Edgecliff Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Dallas and 40.9 miles from Tolar.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.88 one way or $21.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edgecliff Village

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

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

RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

10 mi away
1001 Jones Street
RAIL

Cleburne

35 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Union Station

52 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

52 mi away
205 South Lamar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Tolar. Straight-line distance: 70.33 mi (113.19 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 Tolar

City in Hood County, Texas, United States

Population1,041
Coordinates32.3890300, -97.9205900
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Tolar (-97.92059, 32.38903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.92 L · about $10.88
Round trip
$21.77
5.76 gal · 21.84 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.88 $21.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.25 $24.49
Premium $4.59 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $3.99 $11.50 $23.00

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 Tolar. The current time is 04:05:54.

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.