How far is Dumas, TX from Lubbock, TX?

The driving distance from Dumas, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.63 mi
02h 30m
Flight
158.21 mi
254.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.21 mi
Kilometers
254.61 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.63 mi
Kilometers
274.61 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Return by in Dumas
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumas
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Lubbock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumas
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
Happy
TX

Village in Texas, USA

From Dumas
84.9 mi
01h 15m
To Lubbock
85.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dumas Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Dumas Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 287

    44.2 mi · 45 min · US Highway 287

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Taylor Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Canyon Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

    104.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104 mi · 61%
US Highway 287
44.2 mi · 26%
Canyon Expressway
13.9 mi · 8%
Spur 326
2.81 mi · 2%
North Dumas Avenue
2.09 mi · 1%
US 287 South
1.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway

104 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
158.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Happy
01h 15m from Dumas
Leave By
1:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dumas and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Happy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Dumas and 85.7 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.75 one way or $45.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dumas and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumas and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 158.21 mi (254.61 km).

Dumas

#1 Dumas

City in Texas, USA

Population13,612
Coordinates35.8655900, -101.9732400
Altitude1116
CountryUnited States
Lubbock

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: US 287 (-101.973238, 35.86559)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.79 L · about $22.75
Round trip
$45.50
12.04 gal · 45.58 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.75 $45.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.19
Premium $4.59 $27.64 $55.28
Diesel $3.99 $24.04 $48.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dumas and Lubbock. The current time is 20:13:53.

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.