Drive or Fly: Houston, TX to Dumas, TX?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo direct flights for HOU–AMA. Driving is the practical choice at this distance.
Drive
Door to Door
11h 30m
Distance
649.3 mi
Total Cost
$324
CO2
262 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 34m
1h 8m in the air
Air Distance
570 mi
Total Cost
$198
CO2
145 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between HOU and AMA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 11h 30m | 4h 34m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $324 | $198 |
| Carbon footprint | 262 kg CO2 | 145 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Houston, TX to Dumas, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.