Fourth of July road trip

Dallas to Denver for Fourth of July

Distance

790 mi

Driving

12 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Amarillo

The next Fourth of July lands on Sunday, July 4, 2027. On US-287 and I-25, the heaviest traffic usually hits the two days before the Fourth and the day after. Fireworks nights fill small-town rooms first, so lock your overnight early.

Book the halfway night early

Amarillo sits about 378 miles from Dallas and 412 miles from Denver. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Amarillo
• Stays in Denver

Along the way

• Cadillac Ranch
• Palo Duro Canyon detour
• Front Range views from Pueblo north

Full drive guide for this route