US-87 and US-385 meet here, making Dalhart a natural stop on the way to Colorado and New Mexico. There is no passenger air or rail service; drive in.
Routes at a glance
| From | By | Time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo | Car | About 1 h 30 min | Around 80 miles on US-87 through Dumas, or via Channing. |
| Santa Fe | Car | About 5 h | Around 310 miles, via Clayton or Tucumcari. |
| Denver | Car | About 6 h | Around 370 miles via I-25 and US-87. |
| Boys Ranch / Tascosa | Car | About 1 h | South on US-385. |
Times are typical and fares change — check current timetables and prices before you travel.
Road notes
Winter blizzards can close the highways, and summer thunderstorms can bring sudden hail. Watch for crosswinds on the open plain, and for farm machinery on the roads.
