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Drive or Fly: Dumas, TX to Arlington, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AMA–DFW. At 397 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 11m

Distance

397.9 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

161 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$88
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 11m

42m in the air

Air Distance

352 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

90 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dumas, TX → AMA 71m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 42m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
DFW → Arlington, TX 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Dumas, TX AMA — Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport 47 mi, ~71m drive
Arlington, TX DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AMA and DFW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
Airport security and check-in overhead
No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
May need a rental car at destination
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 7h 11m 4h 11m
Total cost (1 person) $123 $189
Carbon footprint 161 kg CO2 90 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
397.9 mi 7h 11m

via US 287, US 82; US 287, US 87; US 287

Alternative (+35 min)
429.9 mi 7h 46m

via US 287, US 82, US 87; US 287

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dumas, TX to Arlington, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.