Dumas to Frisco is 395.9 miles and takes about 7h 16m via US Highway 287, with a fuel budget near $58 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Texas, traversing the Great Plains region for its entirety. With 91% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct and efficient trip. Planning for two stops should help break up the 7-hour drive nicely, making it a manageable single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
198 miles from Dumas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 287
123.2 mi
2h 9m
US 287
77.2 mi
1h 21m
Central East Freeway
72.5 mi
1h 16m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
West US Highway 380
21.8 mi
25m
I 35E
8.3 mi
8m
Northwest Freeway
5.2 mi
5m
West Saint Francis Avenue
4.9 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 123.2 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumas, TX and Frisco, TX.
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Start on US 287
2.1 mi·2 min·North Dumas Avenue
2
Continue on US 87; US 287
41 mi·41 min·US Highway 287
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Loop 335
4
Continue on Dumas Drive
477 ft·11 sec·Dumas Drive
5
Turn left onto Loop 335
4.9 mi·5 min·West Saint Francis Avenue
6
Continue on Loop 335
0.4 mi·25 sec·East Loop 335 North
7
Continue on Loop 335
4.7 mi·5 min·North Lakeside Drive
8
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Interstate Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
10
Merge onto I 40; US 287
2.2 mi·2 min·I 40; US 287
11
Take the exit onto US 287
77 mi·1 hr 21 min·US 287
Exit 78Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
12
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
13
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
14
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
15
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
16
Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi·42 sec·Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
21
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
70 mi·1 hr 13 min·Central East Freeway
26
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
27
Keep slight left at fork
147 ft·4 sec
28
Turn left onto US 380
22 mi·25 min·West US Highway 380
29
Continue on US 380
3.3 mi·4 min·West University Drive
30
Take the exit
288 ft·7 sec
31
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.1 mi·11 sec·North Interstate 35
32
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward I 35 SouthUse the straight / left lanes.
33
Merge onto I 35; US 77
1.0 mi·1 min·I 35; US 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 35E; US 77
8.3 mi·8 min·I 35E; US 77
Toward I 35E South: DallasUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 458Toward FM 2181: Swisher RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn straight onto South Interstate 35E
1.0 mi·1 min·South Interstate 35E
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn left onto West Swisher Road
1.1 mi·1 min·West Swisher Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
38
Continue on LLTB
2.1 mi·3 min·Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
39
Continue on West Eldorado Parkway
3.8 mi·6 min·West Eldorado Parkway
Use the left lane.
40
Continue on FM 720
2.7 mi·4 min·East Eldorado Parkway
41
Turn right onto Witt Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Witt Road
42
Turn left onto King Road
0.5 mi·1 min·King Road
43
Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi·7 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
44
Turn left onto 5th Street
395 ft·20 sec·5th Street
Use the left lane.
45
Turn right onto Oak Street
356 ft·17 sec·Oak Street
46
Turn right onto 6th Street
355 ft·17 sec·6th Street
47
Turn right onto Main Street
268 ft·7 sec·Main Street
48
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 16m estimated drive time, leaving Dumas early in the morning is recommended to ensure you arrive in Frisco before dark. With two stops planned, you can aim to take a break roughly every two to three hours to stretch your legs and refuel. The longest stretch without a change in road type is over 123 miles, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking on that segment. Budgeting around $58 for fuel should cover the 395.9-mile trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198 miles from Dumas, TX, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 87 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 198 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frisco, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dumas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dumas, TX
This is one driving day of about 395.9 miles and 7h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Dumas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 123.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 56.3 and 395.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
56.3 mi into trip|~59m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
6
268 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
6
369.8 mi into trip|~6h 36m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 35 South
7
379.3 mi into trip|~6h 46m in
Take the exit toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 458
Toward FM 2181: Swisher Road
6
395.7 mi into trip|~7h 15m in|5th Street
Turn left onto 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$54.23 one way
$108.45 round trip
$3.48/gal25.4 MPG avg139 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.89
$60.57
$121.14
premium
$4.23
$65.85
$131.71
diesel
$4.80
$74.75
$149.51
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge
(2.1 mi)$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 138.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
118.8
1
$41.57
$19.00
Efficient EV
99
1
$34.64
$15.84
EV Truck/SUV
158.4
1
$55.43
$25.34
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Dumas, TX
Morning
in Dumas on Sunday
Local time
10:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
S 10 to 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Destination
Frisco, TX
Morning
in Frisco on Sunday
Local time
10:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:46PM CDT until July 17 at 3:45AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:36PM CDT until July 19 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 27.3
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 27.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of the 395.9 miles on major roadways like US Highway 287. You'll experience a long stretch of 123.2 miles on US Highway 287 without needing to exit for surface roads. Expect mostly highway cruising, with the transition to more local streets occurring closer to your destination in Frisco.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.2 mi on US Highway 287.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and US 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.3 miles in near US 287.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 395.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 56.3 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 268 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 369.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,659 ft670 ft
Total Climb
535 ft
Total Descent
3,498 ft
Highest Point
3,659 ft
Elevation Range
2,989 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dumas, TX to Frisco, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 335 along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 16m. Total distance: 395.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 123.2 miles on US Highway 287. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Lewisville Lake Toll Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 32 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Frisco, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 56.3 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 268 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 369.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Frisco, TX before the return drive.
