How far is Plano, TX from Dalhart, TX?
The driving distance from Plano, TX to Dalhart, TX is about 446 miles (717.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 391.8 miles (630.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Hardeman County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Dalhart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Dalhart.
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Start on East 15th Street
1 km · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn left onto Central Expressway
919 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 South
798 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Expressway
1484 ft · 18 sec · Central Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward President George Bush Turnpike
2091 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PGBT West: President George Bush Turnpike
1916 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · President George Bush Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Denton
2073 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Stemmons Freeway
20.9 mi · 22 min · South Stemmons Freeway
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Continue straight
782 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 380: University Drive
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
2258 ft · 47 sec · North Interstate 35
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Turn left onto West University Drive
3.4 mi · 5 min · West University Drive
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Continue on US Highway 380 West
21.5 mi · 25 min · US Highway 380 West
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Take the exit slight right
1443 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min · North US Highway 287
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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 Plano and Dalhart.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North US Highway 287
Merge slight left onto North US Highway 287
72.5 mi · 01h 15m
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 leaving Plano and Sunny near Dalhart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plano to Dalhart?
The road trip is about 446 miles (717.8 km) and usually takes 07h 59m 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 222.9 miles from Plano and 223.1 miles from Dalhart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 391.8 miles (630.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 $59.48 one way or $118.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Sunny near Dalhart.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Dalhart. Straight-line distance: 391.82 mi (630.58 km).
#1 Plano
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 291,296 |
| Coordinates | 33.0198400, -96.6988900 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 718 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
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 | $59.48 | $118.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $66.93 | $133.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $72.26 | $144.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $62.85 | $125.70 |
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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