Dalhart, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Dalhart, TX is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 561 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Dalhart, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
687.7 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
7h 50m
Arlington, TX
Plan Around Dalhart, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dalhart, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dalhart, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dalhart, TX
Driving from Dalhart, TX
Expect an average of 561 miles and about 10h 6m behind the wheel when leaving Dalhart, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 688 miles (12h 14m), while the shortest is just 434 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Dalhart, TX are Houston, TX (687.7 mi, 12h 14m) and Frisco, TX (433.6 mi, 7h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 561-mile trip from Dalhart, TX, budget about $84 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Dalhart, TX and 3 routes heading into Dalhart, TX, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 434 to 688 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dalhart, TX covers 688 miles and takes approximately 12h 14m. Shorter options start at just 434 miles.
The average route from Dalhart, TX runs about 561 miles with a drive time of roughly 10h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 561-mile trip from Dalhart, TX costs roughly $84 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dalhart, TX include Houston, TX and Frisco, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dalhart, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,885
Median Income
$76,250
Median Home Value
$155,300
Median Age
33.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Dalhart, TX at a Glance
Founded
1901
Elevation
3,983 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Dalhart, TX
A sampling of people born in Dalhart, TX.
Frank Noel
1905–1966
photographer from the United States (1905-1966)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Dalhart, TX.
Dallam County Courthouse
historic place in Dalhart, Dallam County, Texas
City data from Wikidata (Q982372), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Dalhart, TX
Dalhart is a city in the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle. It is known as the "Gateway to the Rockies" because it is an important stopover and resting place for many Texans on their way to the ski slopes of northeast New Mexico and Colorado.
XIT Ranch Museum. Focuses not only on the (no longer existent) three-million-acre ranch which blanketed the area, but also has exhibits on local wildlife, railroad history of the area, and the role of the County Sheriff in Old West life.
XIT Rodeo and Reunion. Held the first weekend of August every year, features live music, professional and amateur rodeo events, the world's largest free barbecue, and other activities. Lake Rita Blanca Park. On the south edge of town offers hiking, biking, and horse trails and makes a good place for birdwatching. The 2,168 acre park was once Texas' most northernmost state park but is now administered by the city of Dalhart.
XIT Woodfire Grill, 119 Cypress Dr, ☏ +1 806-244-1089. Here they have cream corn and tri-tip and brisket. Hodies Barbeque, Hwy 87. One of the oldest and most popular restaurants in town. (updated Jan 2023) The Grill, Hwy 54 (head towards Tucumcari, New Mexico). Has the best burgers in town. (updated Jan 2023)
Days Inn, 701 Liberal St, ☏ +1 806 244-5246. Clean rooms, indoor swimming pool.
US 87 connects Dalhart to Clayton, New Mexico to the northwest and Dumas to the southeast. US 57 connects Dalhart to Guymon, Oklahoma to the northeast and Tucumcari, New Mexico to the southwest. From I-40 west of Amarillo, take Highway 385 north from the small town of Vega, about 80 minutes.
As with most other towns in the area, a car is a necessity.
Travel tips adapted from Dalhart on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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