How far is Holiday Lakes, TX from Dallas, TX?
The driving distance from Holiday Lakes, TX to Dallas, TX is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holiday Lakes and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Lakes and Dallas.
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Start on 4th Street
77 m · 13 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Lake Drive
1461 ft · 40 sec · Lake Drive
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Continue on North Texas Avenue
1135 ft · 31 sec · North Texas Avenue
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Continue on Creekside Drive
1469 ft · 47 sec · Creekside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sims Road
2878 ft · 1 min · Sims Road
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Continue straight
2 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto FM 521
3.1 mi · 5 min · FM 521
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Turn right onto County Road 45
2387 ft · 1 min · County Road 45
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Turn right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
1.2 km · 56 sec · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit left
64 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
20 mi · 23 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Continue on South Freeway
586 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brazoria County Expressway
16.1 mi · 19 min · Brazoria County Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gulf Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gulf Freeway
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Continue on North Freeway
236.3 mi · 4 hr 8 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street
577 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Elm Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Lamar Street
1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Holiday Lakes and Dallas.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Freeway
Continue on North Freeway
236 mi · 04h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holiday Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holiday Lakes to Dallas?
The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.6 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madisonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.5 miles from Holiday Lakes and 143 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holiday Lakes and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Madisonville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holiday Lakes and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 258.43 mi (415.91 km).
#1 Holiday Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 29.2096900, -95.5168900 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $38.09 | $76.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.86 | $85.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.28 | $92.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.25 | $80.50 |
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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