How far is Lubbock, TX from Dalhart, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Dalhart, TX is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Dalhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Dalhart.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue Q
2.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q
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Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North
1652 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Canyon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335: Sundown Lane, Hollywood Road
803 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Canyon Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Drive
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Turn left onto West Hollywood Road
921 ft · 14 sec · West Hollywood Road
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Take the exit straight
3044 ft · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2590
926 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on West Hollywood Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hollywood Road
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Continue on West Loop 335 South
2218 ft · 29 sec · West Loop 335 South
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Continue on Helium Road
4.3 mi · 5 min · Helium Road
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Continue on West Loop 335 South
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Loop 335 South
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Continue on South Soncy Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Soncy Road
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Turn slight right
2885 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto Tascosa Road
103 m · 12 sec · Tascosa Road
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Continue on Ranch Road 1061
12.9 mi · 15 min · Ranch Road 1061
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Continue on Tascosa Road
17.6 mi · 19 min · Tascosa Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.4 mi · 30 min
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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 Lubbock and Dalhart.
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
Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
105 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Sunny near Dalhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Dalhart?
The road trip is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 99.4 miles from Lubbock and 99.2 miles from Dalhart.
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 23.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Sunny near Dalhart.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Dalhart. Straight-line distance: 175.48 mi (282.4 km).
#1 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 |
#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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $32.18 | $64.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
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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