How far is Dalhart, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Dalhart, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Randall County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dalhart and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalhart and Lubbock.
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Start on Railroad Street
9.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing
28.4 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ranch Road 1061
6.2 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 1061
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Keep slight right to continue on Ranch Road 1061
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ranch Road 1061
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Turn right
1414 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto West Loop 335
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Loop 335
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Keep slight right to continue on West Loop 335
1.3 km · 1 min · West Loop 335
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Continue on Helium Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Helium Road
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Turn straight onto West Loop 335 South
2327 ft · 30 sec · West Loop 335 South
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Continue on West Hollywood Road
1.1 km · 50 sec · West Hollywood Road
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Turn right onto South Soncy Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Soncy Road
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Turn left onto Lair Rd
1.4 km · 1 min · Lair Rd
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Turn left
556 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Canyon Drive
835 ft · 23 sec · Canyon Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
119 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dalhart and Lubbock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dalhart and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dalhart to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Canyon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Dalhart and 109.2 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dalhart and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dalhart and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 175.48 mi (282.4 km).
#1 Dalhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,252 |
| Coordinates | 36.0594800, -102.5132500 |
| Altitude | 1214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $27.78 | $55.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.25 | $62.50 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $33.74 | $67.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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