How far is El Paso, TX from Dumas, TX?
The driving distance from El Paso, TX to Dumas, TX is about 464.1 miles (746.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between El Paso and Dumas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso and Dumas.
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Start on North Mesa Street
1159 ft · 24 sec · North Mesa Street
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Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
1857 ft · 45 sec · East Paisano Drive
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Continue on East Paisano Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Paisano Drive
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Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
576 ft · 12 sec · Gateway North Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
739 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Patriot Freeway
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Continue on US Highway 54
28.9 mi · 30 min · US Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 54 South
34.6 mi · 38 min · US Highway 54 South
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Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi · 9 min · Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
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Turn left onto US 54,70
8.7 mi · 11 min · US 54,70
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Turn right onto South Bookout Road
1325 ft · 27 sec · South Bookout Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
1.3 km · 1 min · South Bookout Road
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Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old Mescalero Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Relief Route
6.2 mi · 9 min · Relief Route
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Continue on Highway Relief Route
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway Relief Route
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Continue on Clovis Highway
85.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Clovis Highway
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Turn slight left
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1196 ft · 16 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mabry Drive
8.5 mi · 10 min · Mabry Drive
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Turn left
26.9 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto South 25 Mile Avenue
29.7 mi · 31 min · South 25 Mile Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 385
38.3 mi · 39 min · US Highway 385
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Turn right
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
3019 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FM 722
3.2 mi · 3 min · FM 722
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Continue on West 14th Street
2387 ft · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto South Dumas Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · South Dumas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Dumas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between El Paso and Dumas.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
98.6 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving El Paso and Sunny near Dumas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Dumas?
The road trip is about 464.1 miles (746.9 km) and usually takes 09h 04m 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?
Farwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.1 miles from El Paso and 232 miles from Dumas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.9 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 MDT. 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 $61.90 one way or $123.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between El Paso and Dumas, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around El Paso and Sunny near Dumas.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between El Paso and Dumas. Straight-line distance: 384.16 mi (618.25 km).
#1 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dumas
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 13,612 |
| Coordinates | 35.8655900, -101.9732400 |
| Altitude | 1116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dumas (-101.97324, 35.86559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 747 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 47m |
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 | $61.90 | $123.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $69.65 | $139.30 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $75.20 | $150.40 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $65.41 | $130.81 |
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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