Dalhart, TX to Frisco, TX is 433.6 miles and takes about 7h 58m via US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Texas, beginning in the Great Plains region and ending in a similar landscape. Given the mostly highway profile, expect a straightforward drive with minimal detours. With only 2 recommended stops and a longest stretch of over 100 miles between services, it's a trip best suited for a single, focused driving day, especially if you want to arrive in Frisco with ample time.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.8 miles from Dalhart, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 287
112.6 mi
1h 58m
US 287
77.2 mi
1h 21m
Central East Freeway
72.5 mi
1h 16m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi
25m
East 7th Street
21.3 mi
21m
US 385
14.6 mi
16m
Railroad Street
9.5 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 112.6 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dalhart, TX and Frisco, TX.
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Start on US 87; US 385
9.5 mi·11 min·Railroad Street
2
Continue on US 87; US 385
4.7 mi·5 min·US 87; US 385
3
Take the exit onto US 385
15 mi·16 min·US 385
Toward US 385 South: Channing
4
Turn left onto TX 354
21 mi·21 min·East 7th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 87 South, US 287 South: Amarillo
6
Merge onto US 87; US 287
31 mi·30 min·US Highway 287
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Loop 335
8
Continue on Dumas Drive
477 ft·11 sec·Dumas Drive
9
Turn left onto Loop 335
4.9 mi·5 min·West Saint Francis Avenue
10
Continue on Loop 335
0.4 mi·25 sec·East Loop 335 North
11
Continue on Loop 335
4.7 mi·5 min·North Lakeside Drive
12
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Interstate Drive
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
14
Merge onto I 40; US 287
2.2 mi·2 min·I 40; US 287
15
Take the exit onto US 287
77 mi·1 hr 21 min·US 287
Exit 78Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
16
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
18
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
19
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
20
Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
21
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi·42 sec·Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
25
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
27
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
70 mi·1 hr 13 min·Central East Freeway
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
31
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft·4 sec
32
Turn left onto US 380
22 mi·25 min·West US Highway 380
33
Continue on US 380
3.3 mi·4 min·West University Drive
34
Take the exit
288 ft·7 sec
35
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Interstate 35
36
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 35 SouthUse the straight / left lanes.
37
Merge onto I 35; US 77
1.0 mi·1 min·I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on I 35E; US 77
8.3 mi·8 min·I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 458Toward FM 2181: Swisher RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1.0 mi·1 min·South Interstate 35E
Use the straight lane.
41
Turn left onto West Swisher Road
1.1 mi·1 min·West Swisher Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
42
Continue on LLTB
2.1 mi·3 min·Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
43
Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi·6 min·West Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
44
Continue on FM 720
2.7 mi·4 min·East Eldorado Parkway
45
Turn right onto Witt Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Witt Road
46
Turn left onto King Road
0.5 mi·1 min·King Road
47
Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi·7 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
48
Turn left onto 5th Street
395 ft·20 sec·5th Street
Use the left lane.
49
Turn right onto Oak Street
356 ft·17 sec·Oak Street
50
Turn right onto 6th Street
355 ft·17 sec·6th Street
51
Turn right onto Main Street
268 ft·7 sec·Main Street
52
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 7h 58m drive, leaving Dalhart in the morning is your best bet to make good time and avoid driving after dark. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you start to feel fatigued, especially since the longest stretch without services is over 100 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; with an estimated cost of $66, it's wise to fill up when you see a good price rather than waiting too long. This is a manageable one-day trip, so you have flexibility in your timing.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.8 miles from Dalhart, TX, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.8 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dalhart, TX
This is one driving day of about 433.6 miles and 7h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Dalhart, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 112.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 50.1 and 433.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
50.1 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the ramp toward US 87 South, US 287 South: Amarillo
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 87 South, US 287 South: Amarillo
6
305.7 mi into trip|~5h 26m in|US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
6
407.5 mi into trip|~7h 18m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 35 South
7
416.9 mi into trip|~7h 28m in
Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 458
Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
6
433.4 mi into trip|~7h 57m in|5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.52 one way
$131.04 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg152 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$71.71
$143.43
premium
$4.54
$77.42
$154.83
diesel
$5.61
$95.73
$191.47
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
(2.1 mi)$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
130.1
1
$45.53
$20.81
Efficient EV
108.4
1
$37.94
$17.34
EV Truck/SUV
173.4
2
$60.70
$27.75
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Dalhart, TX
Late night
in Dalhart on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Frisco, TX
Late night
in Frisco on Tuesday
Local time
4:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 58m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 59.8
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 59.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 86% of this 433.6-mile trip on highways, predominantly on US Highway 287. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 112.6 miles, also on US Highway 287. This means you'll experience extended periods of highway cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will happen towards the end of your drive as you approach Frisco.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
52 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.6 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 433.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 50.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.7 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 407.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dalhart, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 335 along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•Dallam County Courthouse — historic place in Dalhart, Dallam County, Texas
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 58m. Total distance: 433.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 58m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.6 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 32 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Frisco, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 50.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.7 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 407.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 15.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Frisco, TX before the return drive.
