How far is Holliday, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Holliday, TX to Dallas, TX is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
148.79 mi
02h 27m
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
148.79 mi
Kilometers
239.45 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Return by in Holliday
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holliday
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Dallas
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holliday
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 Holliday
75.7 mi
01h 13m
To Dallas
73 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    17 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Olive Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Olive Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1799 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Seymour Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Seymour Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Kell Freeway

    7 mi · 9 min · Kell Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 82 East, US 281 South, US 287 South: Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Central East Freeway

    1441 ft · 20 sec · Central East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  17. 17

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  18. 18

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

    778 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
7 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
103 mi · 69%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 10%
Kell Freeway
7.05 mi · 5%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 4%
SH 121/183 TEXpress
4.38 mi · 3%
North Stemmons Freeway
4.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alvord
01h 13m from Holliday
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Holliday 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 Holliday to Dallas?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 Holliday and 73 miles from Dallas.

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 18.4 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 10.7 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 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 Holliday and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 130.33 mi (209.75 km).

Holliday

#1 Holliday

City in Archer County, Texas, United States

Population1,717
Coordinates33.8162100, -98.6950600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 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
Start: North Main Street (-98.695072, 33.816206)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.68
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.84 $39.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.32 $44.65
Premium $4.59 $24.10 $48.21
Diesel $3.99 $20.96 $41.93

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 Holliday and Dallas. The current time is 19:49:20.

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.