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 346 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Dumas, TX spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
704.8 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
48m
Amarillo, TX
Plan Around Dumas, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
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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 346 miles and about 6h 6m 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 47 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), Arlington, TX (397.9 mi, 7h 11m), Lubbock, TX (169.4 mi, 2h 57m), and Amarillo, TX (46.9 mi, 48m). 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 346-mile trip from Dumas, TX, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. 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 1 routes heading into Dumas, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 47 to 705 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dumas, TX covers 705 miles and takes approximately 12h 17m. Shorter options start at just 47 miles.
The average route from Dumas, TX runs about 346 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 346-mile trip from Dumas, TX costs roughly $51 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, Arlington, TX and Lubbock, 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.
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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