How far is Amarillo, TX from Dumas, TX?

The driving distance from Amarillo, TX to Dumas, TX is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.96 mi
00h 48m
Flight
45.18 mi
72.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.18 mi
Kilometers
72.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.57 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dumas
Thu, Oct 15, 12:37 PM CDT
Return by in Amarillo
Thu, Oct 15, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amarillo
2026-10-15T11:48
Arrive Dumas
Thu, Oct 15, 12:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amarillo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bishop Hills
TX

Town of the United States

From Amarillo
23.5 mi
00h 24m
To Dumas
23.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amarillo and Dumas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amarillo and Dumas.

  1. 1

    Start on East Amarillo Boulevard

    672 ft · 16 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Buchanan Street

    44.7 mi · 46 min · North Buchanan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dumas Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Dumas Avenue

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dumas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amarillo and Dumas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
4 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Buchanan Street
44.7 mi · 95%
South Dumas Avenue
2.09 mi · 4%
East Amarillo Boulevard
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

North Buchanan Street

Turn left onto North Buchanan Street

44.7 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bishop Hills
00h 24m from Amarillo
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Dumas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amarillo to Dumas?

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bishop Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Amarillo and 23.4 miles from Dumas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Amarillo and Partly Sunny near Dumas.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amarillo and Dumas. Straight-line distance: 45.18 mi (72.71 km).

Amarillo

#1 Amarillo

The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.

Population199,654
Coordinates35.2220000, -101.8313000
Altitude1118
CountryUnited States
Dumas

#2 Dumas

City in Texas, USA

Population13,612
Coordinates35.8655900, -101.9732400
Altitude1116
CountryUnited States
Start: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
End: Dumas (-101.97324, 35.86559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.35 $7.22 $14.43
Premium $4.72 $7.84 $15.68
Diesel $5.78 $9.59 $19.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amarillo and Dumas. The current time is 11:48:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.