How far is Dalhart, TX from Dallas, TX?

Fastest route

The distance from Dalhart, Texas 79022, to Dallas, Texas is approximately 445 miles (716 kilometers). The fastest route with tolls via US-287 S will take around 7 hours and 5 minutes. Here are some tips and directions to consider for the journey:

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan for rest stops: Given the long duration of the journey, it's essential to take breaks and rest during the trip. Schedule stops at rest areas or scenic viewpoints to relax and rejuvenate.

  • 📱 GPS or map app: To avoid getting lost or missing a turn, use a reliable GPS or map application on your smartphone. This will keep you on the right track and ensure a smoother drive.

  • ⛽ Fuel up before starting: Make sure to have a full tank of gas before embarking on the trip. This way, you won't have to worry about running out of fuel in remote areas.

Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
445.27 mi
06h 46m
Flight
396.16 mi
637.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
396.16 mi
Kilometers
637.55 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
445.27 mi
Kilometers
716.6 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Dalhart
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalhart
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalhart
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Quanah
TX

City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States

From Dalhart
223.8 mi
03h 23m
To Dallas
221.5 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    21.3 mi · 22 min · East 7th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 87 South, US 287 South: Amarillo

    1532 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 287

    30.8 mi · 31 min · US Highway 287

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335

    840 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Dumas Drive

    146 m · 12 sec · Dumas Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Saint Francis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Saint Francis Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on East Loop 335 North

    2216 ft · 25 sec · East Loop 335 North

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lakeside Drive

    4.7 mi · 5 min · North Lakeside Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Interstate Drive

    718 ft · 16 sec · East Interstate Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    858 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  19. 19

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  21. 21

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  23. 23

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  27. 27

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  37. 37

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  38. 38

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    11.7 mi · 12 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    3.3 mi · 3 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  40. 40

    Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  42. 42

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

    778 ft · 22 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

    764 ft · 18 sec · North Stemmons Freeway

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Continental Avenue

    1715 ft · 48 sec · Continental Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

    132 m · 15 sec · North Lamar Street

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalhart 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
46 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
8 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
113 mi · 25%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 23%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 17%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 9%
East 7th Street
21.3 mi · 5%
SH 183 TEXpress
15 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
396.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quanah
03h 23m from Dalhart
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dalhart and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 445.3 miles (716.6 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Quanah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.8 miles from Dalhart and 221.5 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 396.1 miles (637.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.37 one way or $118.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalhart and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalhart and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 396.16 mi (637.55 km).

Dalhart

#1 Dalhart

City in Texas, USA

Population8,252
Coordinates36.0594800, -102.5132500
Altitude1214
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: US 87 (-102.513301, 36.059435)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 717 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.71 gal
59.48 L · about $59.37
Round trip
$118.74
31.42 gal · 118.96 L
Estimated CO2
139.6 kg one way
Round trip: 279.2 kg / 616 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $59.37 $118.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $66.80 $133.60
Premium $4.59 $72.12 $144.25
Diesel $3.99 $62.73 $125.46

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 Dalhart and Dallas. The current time is 03:14:53.

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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.