How far is Borger, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Borger, TX to Dallas, TX is about 371.6 miles (598 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.3 miles (530 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
371.56 mi
05h 46m
Flight
329.33 mi
530.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.33 mi
Kilometers
530.01 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.56 mi
Kilometers
597.96 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Borger
Thu, Apr 23, 11:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Borger
2026-04-22T23:39
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Borger
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Borger
187 mi
02h 53m
To Dallas
184.5 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SSW
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 Borger and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto West 3rd Street

    84 m · 12 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    22.2 mi · 33 min · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1522 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Elsie Avenue

    2506 ft · 47 sec · Elsie Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1162 ft · 20 sec · East Broadway Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    9.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Original U.S. Route 66

    1.5 km · 1 min · Original U.S. Route 66

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 207

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 207

  10. 10

    Continue on North Hurley Avenue

    2755 ft · 50 sec · North Hurley Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  13. 13

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    27.8 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  15. 15

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  25. 25

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  35. 35

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  36. 36

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  38. 38

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  40. 40

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

    778 ft · 22 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 11 sec · North Lamar Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
110 mi · 30%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 28%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi · 7%
North Cedar Street
22.5 mi · 6%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
329.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 53m from Borger
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Borger 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 Borger to Dallas?

The road trip is about 371.6 miles (598 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187 miles from Borger and 184.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 329.3 miles (530 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.54 one way or $99.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Borger and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 329.33 mi (530.01 km).

Borger

#1 Borger

City in Texas

Population12,225
Coordinates35.6678200, -101.3973900
Altitude938
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: (-101.397321, 35.667718)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.11 gal
49.63 L · about $49.54
Round trip
$99.09
26.22 gal · 99.26 L
Estimated CO2
116.5 kg one way
Round trip: 233 kg / 514 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.54 $99.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.74 $111.49
Premium $4.59 $60.19 $120.38
Diesel $3.99 $52.35 $104.70

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 Borger and Dallas. The current time is 23:39:30.

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.