How far is Irving, TX from Dalhart, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Dalhart, TX is about 438.3 miles (705.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 388.2 miles (624.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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
438.24 mi
07h 49m
Flight
388.25 mi
624.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
388.25 mi
Kilometers
624.82 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
438.24 mi
Kilometers
705.28 km
Drive Time
07h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalhart
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-04-23T06:36
Arrive Dalhart
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:50 PM to 3:20 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
8:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Irving
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Irving
219 mi
03h 54m
To Dalhart
219.2 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 183: Fort Worth

    2781 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Airport Freeway

    6.5 mi · 7 min · Airport Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 121 Express South, TX 183 Express West: Airport Freeway TEXpress West

    1484 ft · 17 sec · Airport Freeway TEXpress

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  7. 7

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    2 mi · 2 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  8. 8

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    644 ft · 7 sec · SH 183 TEXpress

  9. 9

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    1.1 km · 43 sec · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  10. 10

    Continue on I 820 TEXpress

    6.2 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  11. 11

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

    1079 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    2.3 mi · 2 min · I 35W TEXpress

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    101.7 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northwest Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

  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 West

    25.7 mi · 26 min · US Highway 287 West

  23. 23

    Continue on East 11th Street

    28.7 mi · 33 min · East 11th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue F Northeast

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northeast

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  26. 26

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Burnett Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Boykin Drive

    26.2 mi · 28 min · Boykin Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on East 2nd Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 287

    28.4 mi · 29 min · US Highway 287

  31. 31

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  32. 32

    Continue on US Highway 287

    19.6 mi · 20 min · US Highway 287

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on East Interstate Drive

    100 m · 8 sec · East Interstate Drive

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast 3rd Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  35. 35

    Take the ramp left

    946 ft · 26 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive

    4.1 mi · 4 min · North Lakeside Drive

  37. 37

    Continue on East Loop 335 North

    3159 ft · 36 sec · East Loop 335 North

  38. 38

    Continue on East Saint Francis Avenue

    4.7 mi · 5 min · East Saint Francis Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Dumas Drive

    600 ft · 15 sec · Dumas Drive

  40. 40

    Take the ramp straight

    924 ft · 23 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    30.8 mi · 31 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward SH 354 West, FM 1319 East

    1461 ft · 46 sec

  43. 43

    Turn left

    21.4 mi · 22 min

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Rock Island Avenue

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Rock Island Avenue

  45. 45

    Take the ramp straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  46. 46

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 North
104 mi · 24%
US Highway 287
75.4 mi · 17%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 9%
Dumas Drive
31.1 mi · 7%
Rock Island Avenue
28.8 mi · 7%
East 11th Street
28.7 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
07h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
388.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quanah
03h 54m from Irving
Leave By
8:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Irving and Sunny near Dalhart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 438.3 miles (705.3 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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 219 miles from Irving and 219.2 miles from Dalhart.

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

The direct path is about 388.2 miles (624.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 $58.42 one way or $116.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Dalhart. Straight-line distance: 388.25 mi (624.82 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Dalhart

#2 Dalhart

City in Texas, USA

Population8,252
Coordinates36.0594800, -102.5132500
Altitude1214
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving (-96.94889, 32.81402)
End: Dalhart (-102.51325, 36.05948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 705 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.46 gal
58.54 L · about $58.42
Round trip
$116.85
30.92 gal · 117.08 L
Estimated CO2
137.4 kg one way
Round trip: 274.8 kg / 606 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $58.42 $116.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $65.74 $131.47
Premium $4.59 $70.98 $141.95
Diesel $3.99 $61.73 $123.46

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 Irving and Dalhart. The current time is 06:36:19.

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.