The 1985 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 38th edition of the cycle race and was held from 27 May to 3 June 1985.

The race started in Annemasse and finished in Avignon.

The race was won by Phil Anderson of the Panasonic–Raleigh team.

[2] Eleven teams, containing a total of 92 riders, participated in the race:[2]