How far is Dallas, TX from Borger, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Borger, TX is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.3 miles (530 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
373.94 mi
06h 56m
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
373.94 mi
Kilometers
601.8 km
Drive Time
06h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borger
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Borger
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:57 PM to 2:27 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
10:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
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
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Dallas
186.9 mi
03h 28m
To Borger
187 mi
03h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1912 ft · 47 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 35E North

    41 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto I 35E North

    2392 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North

    1282 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on John W Carpenter Freeway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · John W Carpenter Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    1.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    14.9 mi · 15 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  11. 11

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  12. 12

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W Express: Fort Worth, Denton

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W Express North: Denton

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  20. 20

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  23. 23

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 287 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  25. 25

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  31. 31

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto North Hurley Avenue

    2755 ft · 46 sec · North Hurley Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 207

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 207

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Original U.S. Route 66

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

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto State Highway 207

    9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 207

  38. 38

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1792 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Elsie Avenue

    22.9 mi · 34 min · Elsie Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn slight right

    91 m · 11 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 28%
US Highway 287
55.8 mi · 15%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 11%
East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 8%
Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 7%
US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 81 North

Continue straight

102 mi · 01h 48m

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 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
329.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
03h 28m from Dallas
Leave By
10:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dallas and Mostly Sunny near Borger.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 373.9 miles (601.8 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.9 miles from Dallas and 187 miles from Borger.

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 44.6 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 $49.88 one way or $99.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Dallas

#1 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
Borger

#2 Borger

City in Texas

Population12,225
Coordinates35.6678200, -101.3973900
Altitude938
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Borger (-101.39739, 35.66782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 602 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.2 gal
49.95 L · about $49.88
Round trip
$99.77
26.4 gal · 99.9 L
Estimated CO2
117.3 kg one way
Round trip: 234.6 kg / 517 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.88 $99.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.13 $112.25
Premium $4.59 $60.60 $121.20
Diesel $3.99 $52.71 $105.42

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 Dallas and Borger. The current time is 01:12:36.

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.