How far is Dumas, TX from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Dumas, TX to Grand Prairie, TX is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
404.08 mi
06h 22m
Flight
356.42 mi
573.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
356.42 mi
Kilometers
573.6 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.08 mi
Kilometers
650.3 km
Drive Time
06h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Wed, May 13, 10:47 PM CDT
Return by in Dumas
Thu, May 14, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumas
2026-05-13T16:25
Arrive Grand Prairie
Wed, May 13, 10:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumas
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Chillicothe
TX

Small city in Texas

From Dumas
202.1 mi
03h 11m
To Grand Prairie
201.9 mi
03h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dumas and Grand Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on North Dumas Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Dumas Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 287

    41.4 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335

    840 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Dumas Drive

    146 m · 12 sec · Dumas Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Saint Francis Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Saint Francis Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on East Loop 335 North

    2216 ft · 25 sec · East Loop 335 North

  7. 7

    Continue on North Lakeside Drive

    4.7 mi · 5 min · North Lakeside Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Interstate Drive

    718 ft · 16 sec · East Interstate Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    858 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  13. 13

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  15. 15

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  23. 23

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  33. 33

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  34. 34

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Airport Freeway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward PGBT, TX 161: President George Bush Turnpike

    819 ft · 20 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on PGBT South: President George Bush Turnpike South

    2386 ft · 58 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    6 mi · 6 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 180: Main Street, Jefferson Street

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto North State Highway 161

    136 m · 10 sec · North State Highway 161

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Dalworth Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Dalworth Street

  43. 43

    Turn slight left onto West Main Street

    2155 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on East Main Street

    1793 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
46 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
7 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 287
123 mi · 30%
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 26%
US 287 South
77.2 mi · 19%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 10%
President George Bush Turnpike
5.99 mi · 1%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
356.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
03h 11m from Dumas
Leave By
11:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dumas and Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dumas to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 404.1 miles (650.3 km) and usually takes 06h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.1 miles from Dumas and 201.9 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 356.4 miles (573.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.89 one way or $107.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dumas and Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumas and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 356.42 mi (573.6 km).

Dumas

#1 Dumas

City in Texas, USA

Population13,612
Coordinates35.8655900, -101.9732400
Altitude1116
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: US 287 (-101.973237, 35.86558)
End: (-96.997772, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.26 gal
53.97 L · about $53.89
Round trip
$107.78
28.52 gal · 107.94 L
Estimated CO2
126.7 kg one way
Round trip: 253.5 kg / 559 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $53.89 $107.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.63 $121.27
Premium $4.59 $65.47 $130.94
Diesel $3.99 $56.94 $113.88

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dumas and Grand Prairie. The current time is 16:25:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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