Origin
Dumas, TX
Night in Dumas on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dumas, TX to Lubbock, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
169.4 mi
273 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
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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Lubbock, TX
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Trip Overview
This 169.4-mile drive from Dumas to Lubbock, Texas, will take you approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. It's a straightforward trip that's perfect for a single day, with a fuel cost estimated at $26. You'll primarily be on the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway and US Highway 287, with a portion on Canyon Expressway. The drive offers a mixed experience, making it manageable for a quick journey. Since both Dumas and Lubbock are in the Great Plains region, expect consistent, open landscapes throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.7 miles from Dumas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 104.5 mi | 1h 44m |
| US Highway 287 | 44.2 mi | 45m |
| Canyon Expressway | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Spur 326 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Dumas Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| US 287 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| 19th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
— 104.5 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumas, TX and Lubbock, 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
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 287
Toward US 287 South: Taylor Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto US 287
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Canyon Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27
104 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit onto Spur 326
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Spur 326
Exit 536A
Toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
7
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
19th Street
8
Arrive at destination
US 62; TX 114
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 57-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush and arrive in Lubbock with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you can easily make this a direct trip, but if you need a break, plan it around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the longest stretch of 104.5 miles on the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, as services might be spaced out in certain sections. The estimated fuel cost of $26 makes it an economical choice for a single-day excursion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.7 miles from Dumas, TX, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 37 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lubbock, 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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dumas, TX
This is one driving day of about 169.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Dumas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.7 miles from Dumas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Marshall Formby Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 46.3 and 169.4 — 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
3
48.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 287 / Canyon Expressway
Turn slight left onto US 287 / Canyon Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
166.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
|
Spur 326
Take the exit onto Spur 326 toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 536A
Toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
4
169.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
|
US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Turn left onto US 62; TX 114 / 19th Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.60 one way
$51.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| premium | $4.54 | $30.25 | $60.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
| Efficient EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.82 | $6.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.72 | $10.84 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Lubbock, TX
Night in Lubbock on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
2h 57m 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?
The character of this route is a mixed drive, with 35% of it being on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 104.5 miles along the Marshall Formby Memorial Highway, which offers a good opportunity to settle in. While much of the drive involves efficient travel on main roads like US Highway 287, the inclusion of other routes like Canyon Expressway suggests some variation in the road's immediate surroundings. It's not an entirely monotonous journey, but it prioritizes directness over winding scenic byways.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 46.3 miles in near US 287.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 57m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles (US 287 / Canyon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.2 miles (I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Dumas, TX
Full guide →Dumas is a city on the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
Arriving in Lubbock, TX
Full guide →Lubbock is the largest city in the Panhandle of Texas and serves as the area's agricultural and economic hub. Lubbock, commonly known as the Hub City, is in the center of the South Plains, an expansive cotton-growing region.
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 2h 57m. Total distance: 169.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.3 miles (US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.2 miles (US 287 / Canyon Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 62.2 miles (I 27 / Marshall Formby Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lubbock, 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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