How far is Fort Worth, TX from Dalhart, TX?
The driving distance from Fort Worth, TX to Dalhart, TX is about 424.5 miles (683.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375 miles (603.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Childress County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Worth and Dalhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Worth and Dalhart.
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Start on South Freeway
17 m · 3 sec · South Freeway
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Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
145 m · 23 sec · Elmwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Street
631 ft · 28 sec · Epps Street
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Continue on East Maddox Avenue
126 m · 20 sec · East Maddox Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Freeway
98 m · 14 sec · South Freeway
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Turn left onto East Allen Avenue
64 m · 13 sec · East Allen Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freeway
2853 ft · 57 sec · South Freeway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35W North
1192 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express North: I 35W TEXpress North
8.9 mi · 9 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 North, US 287 North: Decatur
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 West
25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West
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Continue on East 11th Street
28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street
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Continue on Avenue F Northeast
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Turn straight onto Boykin Drive
26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive
100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Take the ramp left
946 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
4.1 mi · 4 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Continue on East Loop 335 North
3159 ft · 36 sec · East Loop 335 North
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Continue on East Saint Francis Avenue
4.7 mi · 5 min · East Saint Francis Avenue
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Turn right onto Dumas Drive
600 ft · 15 sec · Dumas Drive
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Take the ramp straight
924 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 354 West, FM 1319 East
1461 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
21.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Rock Island Avenue
14.6 mi · 15 min · Rock Island Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Worth and Dalhart.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Worth and Sunny near Dalhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Worth to Dalhart?
The road trip is about 424.5 miles (683.1 km) and usually takes 07h 34m 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?
Childress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.1 miles from Fort Worth and 212.3 miles from Dalhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375 miles (603.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 $56.61 one way or $113.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Worth and Sunny near Dalhart.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Worth and Dalhart. Straight-line distance: 375.01 mi (603.52 km).
#1 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalhart
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,252 |
| Coordinates | 36.0594800, -102.5132500 |
| Altitude | 1214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalhart (-102.51325, 36.05948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 683 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 17m |
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 | $56.61 | $113.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.69 | $127.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $68.77 | $137.55 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.82 | $119.63 |
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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