Dumas, TX Road Trips
Dumas, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 462 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Dumas, TX head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
704.8 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
7h 11m
Arlington, TX
Plan Around Dumas, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dumas, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dumas, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dumas, TX
Driving from Dumas, TX
Expect an average of 462 miles and about 8h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Dumas, TX. 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 705 miles (12h 17m), while the shortest is just 396 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Dumas, TX are Laredo, TX (704.8 mi, 12h 17m), Dallas, TX (410.2 mi, 7h 18m), Irving, TX (401 mi, 7h 11m), Arlington, TX (397.9 mi, 7h 11m), and Frisco, TX (395.9 mi, 7h 16m). 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 462-mile trip from Dumas, TX, budget about $69 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Dumas, TX and 3 routes heading into Dumas, TX, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 396 to 705 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dumas, TX covers 705 miles and takes approximately 12h 17m. Shorter options start at just 396 miles.
The average route from Dumas, TX runs about 462 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 462-mile trip from Dumas, TX costs roughly $69 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dumas, TX include Laredo, TX, Dallas, TX, Irving, TX and Arlington, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dumas, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,362
Median Income
$62,129
Median Home Value
$151,400
Median Age
29.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Dumas, TX
A sampling of people born in Dumas, TX.
Elizabeth A. Davis
1980
Theatre actor
Joe Carrasco
2000
American musician
Carl McAdams
1944
American football player
City data from Wikidata (Q975768), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Dumas, TX
Dumas is a city on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
Art Center, 1810 S Dumas Ave, ☏ +1 806 935-5312, [email protected]. M-F 10AM-5PM. Free. 1 Window on the Plains Museum, 1820 S Dumas Ave, ☏ +1 806 935-3113, [email protected]. M-F 10AM-5AM. Free.
Big Country Cafe, 1817 S Dumas Ave, ☏ +1 806-421-0076. Tu-Su 6AM-9PM. Big breakfasts.
Quality Inn, 1620 S Dumas Ave, ☏ +1 806 935-6988. Red Roof Inn Dumas, 1525 S Dumas Ave, ☏ +1 806-935-4000. Spark by Hilton Dumas, 1610 S Dumas Ave, ☏ +1 806 935-2222. Super 8 Motel, 119 W 17th St, ☏ +1 806-421-0581. Econo Lodge, 1719 S Dumas Ave, ☏ +1 806 935-9098.
US Highway 287 between Amarillo and Stratford US Highway 87 between Amarillo and Dalhart Accessible from Borger and Pampa by Texas 152
Travel tips adapted from Dumas on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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