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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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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
44.2 mi · 45 min · US Highway 287
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Keep slight right to continue on US 287 South: Taylor Street
1.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
104.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Dumas
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 13,612 |
| Coordinates | 35.8655900, -101.9732400 |
| Altitude | 1116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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