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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.57 mi
03h 31m
Flight
175.48 mi
282.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.48 mi
Kilometers
282.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.57 mi
Kilometers
319.56 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalhart
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Dalhart
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Canyon
TX

City in Randall County, Texas, United States

From Lubbock
99.4 mi
01h 45m
To Dalhart
99.2 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WSW
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 Lubbock and Dalhart.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 6 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue Q

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 27 North, US 87 North

    1652 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Canyon Expressway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Canyon Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335: Sundown Lane, Hollywood Road

    803 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Canyon Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Canyon Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Hollywood Road

    921 ft · 14 sec · West Hollywood Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    3044 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2590

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on West Hollywood Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Hollywood Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Loop 335 South

    2218 ft · 29 sec · West Loop 335 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Helium Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Helium Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Loop 335 South

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Loop 335 South

  15. 15

    Continue on South Soncy Road

    2.6 mi · 3 min · South Soncy Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    2885 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Tascosa Road

    103 m · 12 sec · Tascosa Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ranch Road 1061

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Ranch Road 1061

  19. 19

    Continue on Tascosa Road

    17.6 mi · 19 min · Tascosa Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
105 mi · 53%
Tascosa Road
31.9 mi · 16%
Ranch Road 1061
12.9 mi · 7%
Canyon Expressway
4.69 mi · 2%
Helium Road
4.27 mi · 2%
South Soncy Road
2.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
175.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canyon
01h 45m from Lubbock
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Dalhart

#2 Dalhart

City in Texas, USA

Population8,252
Coordinates36.0594800, -102.5132500
Altitude1214
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Dalhart (-102.51325, 36.05948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Dalhart. The current time is 04:53:22.

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.