Origin
Dumas, TX
Afternoon in Dumas on Monday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dumas, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
9h 1m
Distance
463.9 mi
747 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$71
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 54m
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6 AM
9h 2m
8 AM
9h 18m
10 AM
9h 7m
12 PM
9h 6m
3 PM
9h 8m
5 PM
9h 17m
8 PM
8h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dumas, TX
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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dumas, TX to El Paso, TX covers 463.9 miles and takes about 9h 1m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West 2nd Street, US 70, US 385 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.6 miles on West 2nd Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
232 miles from Dumas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 9h 1m highway drive covering 463.9 miles, with most of the trip on West 2nd Street and US 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.6 miles on West 2nd Street.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 2nd Street is the longest continuous segment at about 100.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West 2nd Street and US 70. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near FM 722 / West 14th Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 463.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (FM 722 / West 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (FM 722): Navigation decision point; at 262.3 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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FM 722 / West 14th Street
Turn right onto FM 722 / West 14th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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FM 722
At end of road, turn left onto FM 722
Navigation decision point
5
262.3 mi into trip
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~4h 55m in
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US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
449.4 mi into trip
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~8h 42m in
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US 54
Keep slight left at fork onto US 54
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
461 mi into trip
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~8h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A
Toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd Street | 100.6 mi | 2h 7m |
| US 70 | 91.7 mi | 1h 46m |
| US 385 | 69.1 mi | 1h 12m |
| US Highway 54 South | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| US Highway 54 | 28.9 mi | 30m |
| US 60 | 26.7 mi | 29m |
| US 54 | 25.2 mi | 32m |
| FM 722 | 23.8 mi | 25m |
Longest stretch:
West 2nd Street
— 100.6 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumas, TX and El Paso, TX.
1
Start on US 287
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Dumas Avenue
2
Turn right onto FM 722
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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West 14th Street
3
Continue on FM 722
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 722
4
Continue on FM 722
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
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Stallwitz Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto FM 722
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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FM 722
6
Keep slight right at fork onto FM 722
17 mi
·
17 min
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FM 722
7
Turn left onto US 385
69 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
US 385
8
Turn right onto US 60
21 mi
·
21 min
·
West 1st Street
9
Continue on US 60
27 mi
·
29 min
·
US 60
10
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Wheeler Avenue
11
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Mabry Drive
12
Continue on US 60; US 70; US 84
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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East 1st Street
13
Turn left onto US 70
17 mi
·
21 min
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South Prince Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 70
0.3 mi
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50 sec
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North Chicago Avenue
15
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East 1st Street
16
Continue on US 70
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West 2nd Street
17
Continue on US 70
91 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
US 70
18
Turn right onto US 70; US 380
100 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
West 2nd Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bookout Road
20
Turn left onto US 54; US 70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
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US 54; US 70
21
Take the exit onto US 54; US 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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US 54; US 70
22
Take the exit onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
23
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
35 mi
·
37 min
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US Highway 54 South
24
Continue on US 54
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on US 54
29 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 54
26
Continue on US 54
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Gateway South Boulevard
27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 54
12 mi
·
14 min
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US 54
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 20A
Toward US 62: Paisano Drive
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn right onto US 62
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Paisano Drive
30
Turn right onto South Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Mesa Street
31
Arrive at destination
North Mesa Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 232 miles from Dumas, TX, or about 4h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.6 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 102 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 232 miles or 4h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 232 miles or 4h 20m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dumas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dumas, TX
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Dumas, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West 2nd Street for about 100.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 232 mi from Dumas, TX · 4h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
232 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Roswell, NMOvernight Options
Night 1
232 mi · about 4.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Roswell, NM after about 232 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 232 miles from Dumas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West 2nd Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 232 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in El Paso, TX
The final approach into El Paso, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around El Paso, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach El Paso, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.86 one way
$141.73 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
162 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $77.66 | $155.32 |
| premium | $4.59 | $83.85 | $167.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $103.06 | $206.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$201–$311
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 162.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 139.2 | 1 | $48.71 | $22.27 |
| Efficient EV | 116 | 1 | $40.59 | $18.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.6 | 2 | $64.95 | $29.69 |
Gas CO2
162 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Monday
Local time
1:01 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Roswell, NM
232 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 1m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dumas, TX to El Paso, TX covers 463.9 miles and takes about 9h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 2nd Street, US 70, US 385. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 232 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 232 miles from Dumas, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 463.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (FM 722 / West 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (FM 722): Navigation decision point; at 262.3 miles (US 70; US 380 / West 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Dumas, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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