How far is Amarillo, TX from Dalhart, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Dalhart, TX is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
80.7 mi
01h 29m
Flight
69.39 mi
111.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.39 mi
Kilometers
111.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.7 mi
Kilometers
129.87 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalhart
Thu, Oct 15, 1:19 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T11:49
Arrive Dalhart
Thu, Oct 15, 1:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
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
Channing
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Amarillo
40.4 mi
00h 44m
To Dalhart
40.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Dalhart.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Dalhart.

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    672 ft · 16 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Amarillo Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    87 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Tascosa Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Tascosa Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ranch Road 1061

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Ranch Road 1061

  6. 6

    Continue on Tascosa Road

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Tascosa Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Dalhart.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tascosa Road
34.8 mi · 43%
Ranch Road 1061
12.9 mi · 16%
East Amarillo Boulevard
4.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channing
00h 44m from Amarillo
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Mostly Sunny near Dalhart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Dalhart?

The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Channing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Amarillo and 40.3 miles from Dalhart.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Mostly Sunny near Dalhart.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Dalhart. Straight-line distance: 69.39 mi (111.67 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Dalhart

#2 Dalhart

City in Texas, USA

Population8,252
Coordinates36.0594800, -102.5132500
Altitude1214
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Dalhart (-102.51325, 36.05948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.78 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.88
5.7 gal · 21.56 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $10.94 $21.88
Mid-grade $4.35 $12.39 $24.78
Premium $4.72 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $5.78 $16.46 $32.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amarillo and Dalhart. The current time is 11:49:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.