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Drive or Fly: Dumas, TX to Frisco, 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 17m

Distance

395.9 mi

Total Cost

$110

CO2

160 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 25m

42m in the air

Air Distance

348 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

89 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dumas, TX → AMA 71m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 42m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DAL → Frisco, TX 32m

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
Frisco, TX DAL — Dallas Love Field 21 mi, ~32m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 52m 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 17m 4h 25m
Total cost (1 person) $110 $189
Carbon footprint 160 kg CO2 89 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent 100% on-time
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
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 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
395.9 mi 7h 16m

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

Alternative (+14 min)
408.8 mi 7h 31m

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

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