How far is Dalhart, TX from Amarillo, TX?

The driving distance from Dalhart, TX to Amarillo, TX is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
84.74 mi
01h 18m
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
84.74 mi
Kilometers
136.37 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Return by in Dalhart
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalhart
2026-10-15T13:40
Arrive Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalhart
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 Dalhart
40.2 mi
00h 39m
To Amarillo
44.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph N
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Ranch Road 1061

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 1061

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Ranch Road 1061

    1 mi · 1 min · Ranch Road 1061

  7. 7

    Continue on Tascosa Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Tascosa Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Amarillo Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 5 min · West Amarillo Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 385 South
28.4 mi · 33%
Railroad Street
14.2 mi · 17%
Ranch Road 1061
7.2 mi · 8%
West Amarillo Boulevard
4.28 mi · 5%
Tascosa Road
3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 385 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channing
00h 39m from Dalhart
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dalhart and Areas Of Fog near Amarillo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 40.2 miles from Dalhart and 44.6 miles from Amarillo.

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 15.4 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Dalhart

#1 Dalhart

City in Texas, USA

Population8,252
Coordinates36.0594800, -102.5132500
Altitude1214
CountryUnited States
Amarillo

#2 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Start: US 87 (-102.513301, 36.059435)
End: East Amarillo Boulevard (-101.8313, 35.221963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.35 $13.00 $26.00
Premium $4.72 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.78 $17.27 $34.54

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 Dalhart and Amarillo. The current time is 13:40:01.

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.