Dimmitt, TX Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Dimmitt, TX is a local road trip base with 7 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 388 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Dimmitt, TX spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
614.2 mi
Houston, TX
Quickest Drive
7h 10m
Arlington, TX
Plan Around Dimmitt, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dimmitt, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dimmitt, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dimmitt, TX
Driving from Dimmitt, TX
The typical drive from Dimmitt, TX covers about 388 miles and takes around 7h 14m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 409 miles (7h 18m), while the shortest is just 368 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Dimmitt, TX include Arlington, TX (409.2 mi, 7h 10m) and El Paso, TX (367.5 mi, 7h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 388-mile trip from Dimmitt, TX, budget about $58 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Dimmitt, TX and 5 routes heading into Dimmitt, TX, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 368 to 409 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dimmitt, TX covers 409 miles and takes approximately 7h 18m. Shorter options start at just 368 miles.
The average route from Dimmitt, TX runs about 388 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 388-mile trip from Dimmitt, TX costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dimmitt, TX include Arlington, TX and El Paso, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dimmitt, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,143
Median Income
$66,250
Median Home Value
$88,500
Median Age
27.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Dimmitt, TX
A sampling of people born in Dimmitt, TX.
Kent Hance
1942
American politician
City data from Wikidata (Q778265), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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