Trip from Dalhart, TX to Dallas, TX

Drive Time

6h 46m

Distance

445.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Dalhart, TX to Dallas, TX covers 445.3 miles and takes about 6h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 385 South, East 7th Street, US 87 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.25 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

222.7 miles from Dalhart, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 46m drive with frequent turns across 445.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 385 South is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 385 South	0 mi	0m
East 7th Street	0 mi	0m
US 87 South	0 mi	0m
Highway 287	0 mi	0m
Loop 335	0 mi	0m
Dumas Drive	0 mi	0m
West Saint Francis Avenue	0 mi	0m
East Loop 335 North	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: US 385 South — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Railroad Street

2

Continue straight

3

Take the exit slight right toward US 385 South: Channing

4

Turn left onto East 7th Street

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Take the ramp right toward US 87 South, US 287 South: Amarillo

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Merge slight left onto US Highway 287

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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335

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Continue on Dumas Drive

9

Turn left onto West Saint Francis Avenue

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Continue on East Loop 335 North

11

Continue on North Lakeside Drive

12

Turn left onto East Interstate Drive

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Take the ramp slight left

14

Merge slight left

15

Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

16

Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

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Continue on Burnett Street

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Continue on US Highway 287

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Continue on Avenue F Northwest

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Continue on US Highway 287

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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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Continue on US Highway 287 East

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Continue on Northwest Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

25

Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

26

Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

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Continue on Central East Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

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Continue straight

31

Merge slight left onto North Freeway

32

Take the exit slight right toward I 820

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Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

34

Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

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Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

36

Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

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Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

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Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

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Keep slight right to continue on SH 183 TEXpress

40

Merge slight right onto John W Carpenter Freeway

41

Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

42

Take the exit slight right toward Continental Avenue, Commerce Street West

43

Turn straight onto North Stemmons Freeway

44

Turn left onto Continental Avenue

45

Turn slight right onto North Lamar Street

46

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 222.7 miles from Dalhart, TX.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 98 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 222.7 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dallas, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dalhart, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Dalhart, TX

This is one driving day of about 445.3 miles and 6h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Dalhart, TX.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Wichita Falls, TX

223 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Dallas, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dallas, TX.

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 222.7 mi from Dalhart, TX

Memphis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 222.7 miles from Dalhart, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.78	$66.25	$132.50
midgrade	$4.25	$74.54	$149.09
premium	$4.59	$80.49	$160.97
diesel	$3.99	$70.00	$140.01

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 155.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dalhart, TX to Dallas, TX covers 445.3 miles and takes about 6h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 385 South, East 7th Street, US 87 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 222.7 miles from Dalhart, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.