How far is Dumas, TX from Fort Worth, TX?
The driving distance from Dumas, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 387.2 miles (623.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hardeman County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dumas and Fort Worth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumas and Fort Worth.
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Start on North Dumas Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Dumas Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 287
41.4 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335
840 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Dumas Drive
146 m · 12 sec · Dumas Drive
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Turn left onto West Saint Francis Avenue
4.9 mi · 6 min · West Saint Francis Avenue
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Continue on East Loop 335 North
2216 ft · 25 sec · East Loop 335 North
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Continue on North Lakeside Drive
4.7 mi · 5 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
718 ft · 16 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
858 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Burnett Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street
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Continue on US Highway 287
13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest
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Continue on US Highway 287
54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
2952 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress
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Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
2710 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Freeway
1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dumas and Fort Worth.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central East Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
96.6 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dumas and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dumas to Fort Worth?
The road trip is about 387.2 miles (623.1 km) and usually takes 05h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quanah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Dumas and 193.8 miles from Fort Worth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.9 miles (551.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.62 one way or $103.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dumas and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dumas and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 342.85 mi (551.76 km).
#1 Dumas
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 13,612 |
| Coordinates | 35.8655900, -101.9732400 |
| Altitude | 1116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Worth
The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 927,720 |
| Coordinates | 32.7254100, -97.3208500 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 623 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $51.62 | $103.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $58.08 | $116.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $62.71 | $125.43 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $54.54 | $109.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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