Drive or Fly: Dumas, TX to Arlington, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 11m

Distance

397.9 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

161 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$75

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 11m

42m in the air

Air Distance

352 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

90 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dumas, TX → AMA 71m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 42m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DFW → Arlington, TX 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Dumas, TX AMA — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive

Arlington, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

99.0%

Cancellation

1.0%

+ Saves about 3h compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 15m

7h 50m on road

Total Cost

$35

CO2

23 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dumas, TX → Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta (AMR6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 470m

Arrival 10m

Arlington (7-Eleven) (ART6) → Arlington, TX 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $35) $35

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From AMR6 — Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta 0 mi, ~30m drive

To ART6 — Arlington (7-Eleven) 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	7h 11m	4h 11m	9h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$110	$189	$35
Carbon footprint	161 kg CO₂	90 kg CO₂	23 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	99% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

397.9 mi 7h 11m

via US 287, US 82; US 287, US 87; US 287

Alternative (+35 min)

429.9 mi 7h 46m

via US 287, US 82, US 87; US 287

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dumas, TX to Arlington, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.