Origin
Dumas, TX
Night in Dumas on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dumas, TX to Amarillo, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dumas, TX
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Amarillo, TX
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head south from Dumas to Amarillo, you are looking at a straightforward 46.9-mile journey across the Texas Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 48 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will spend roughly 95% of your time on major highways, primarily US Highway 287, keeping the navigation simple and efficient. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an economical route for commuters or travelers crossing this part of the state. Because both cities are located within the same region, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout your travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 287 | 44.2 mi | 45m |
| North Dumas Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| US 287 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Amarillo Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 44.2 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumas, TX and Amarillo, TX.
1
Start on US 287
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dumas Avenue
2
Continue on US 87; US 287
44 mi
·
45 min
·
US Highway 287
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 287
Toward US 287 South: Taylor Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
Turn left onto I 40 Business
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
5
Arrive at destination
I 40 Business; Original US Route 66; US 60
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
First break window
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Dumas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
46.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Taylor Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 287 South: Taylor Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.09 one way
$14.17 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.76 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.37 | $16.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Amarillo, TX
Night in Amarillo on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as you navigate the 46.9-mile stretch between these two cities. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US Highway 287, which accounts for the high 95% highway share of the trip. The longest uninterrupted portion of your drive is a 44.2-mile run on this same highway, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. While the route is primarily a high-speed transit corridor, you will start your journey on North Dumas Avenue before transitioning fully onto the main highway. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.2 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and North Dumas Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 46.3 miles in near US 287.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dumas, TX to Amarillo, TX is easy. At 48m with 95% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 46.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dumas, TX
Full guide →Dumas is a city on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
Arriving in Amarillo, TX
Full guide →Amarillo, which means "yellow" in Spanish, is the center of the Texas Panhandle at the edge of the Great Plains.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 46.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amarillo, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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