The drive from Dumas, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 386.8 miles and takes about 6h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 287, Central East Freeway, US 287 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 123.2 miles on US Highway 287.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
193.4 miles from Dumas, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 53m. Total distance: 386.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 53m highway drive covering 386.8 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 287 and Central East Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 123.2 miles on US Highway 287.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 123.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 287 and Central East Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.3 miles in near US 287.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 386.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 56.3 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 268 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 274.6 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
56.3 mi into trip|~59m in|US 287
Take the exit onto US 287 toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
6
268 mi into trip|~4h 44m in|US 287 / Northwest Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287 / Northwest Freeway toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, U...
6
274.6 mi into trip|~4h 52m in|US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
380.3 mi into trip|~6h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 35W Express Toll South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35W Express Toll South
8
386 mi into trip|~6h 52m in|US 287 Bus
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49B
Toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dumas, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 335 along the way.
Loop 335
43.5 mi in|~44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US Highway 287
123.2 mi
2h 9m
Central East Freeway
99.2 mi
1h 46m
US 287
77.2 mi
1h 21m
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi
42m
Northwest Freeway
5.2 mi
5m
West Saint Francis Avenue
4.9 mi
5m
North Lakeside Drive
4.7 mi
5m
US 81
4.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US Highway 287
— 123.2 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dumas, TX and Fort Worth, TX.
1
Start on US 287
2.1 mi·2 min·North Dumas Avenue
2
Continue on US 87; US 287
41 mi·41 min·US Highway 287
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Loop 335
4
Continue on Dumas Drive
477 ft·11 sec·Dumas Drive
5
Turn left onto Loop 335
4.9 mi·5 min·West Saint Francis Avenue
6
Continue on Loop 335
0.4 mi·25 sec·East Loop 335 North
7
Continue on Loop 335
4.7 mi·5 min·North Lakeside Drive
8
Turn left onto East Interstate Drive
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Interstate Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
10
Merge onto I 40; US 287
2.2 mi·2 min·I 40; US 287
11
Take the exit onto US 287
77 mi·1 hr 21 min·US 287
Exit 78Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth
12
Turn slight right onto US 287
14 mi·13 min·US Highway 287
13
Continue on US 287
0.7 mi·58 sec·Burnett Street
14
Continue on US 287
14 mi·14 min·US Highway 287
15
Continue on US 287
2.8 mi·3 min·Avenue F Northwest
16
Continue on US 287
54 mi·58 min·US Highway 287
17
Continue on US 287
4.1 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287
41 mi·42 min·US Highway 287 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·Northwest Freeway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 287
0.6 mi·42 sec·Northwest Freeway
Toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South, US 287 South: Wichita Falls
21
Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287
2.5 mi·3 min·Central Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Lloyd Ruby Overpass
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 281; US 287
0.9 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
1.8 mi·1 min·Central East Freeway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287
97 mi·1 hr 43 min·Central East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 81; US 287
4.6 mi·4 min·US 81; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Merge onto I 35W; US 287
4.5 mi·4 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.6 mi·33 sec
Toward I 35W Express Toll SouthUse the slight left lane.
29
Merge onto I 35W TEXpress
4.0 mi·3 min·I 35W TEXpress
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto I 35W
1.1 mi·1 min·North South Freeway
31
Take the exit onto US 287 Bus
0.5 mi·1 min·US 287 Bus
Exit 49BToward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen AvenueUse the slight right lane.
32
Continue on South Freeway
0.4 mi·46 sec·South Freeway
Use the left / straight lanes.
33
Arrive at destination
South Freeway
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.4 miles from Dumas, TX, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 85 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.4 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Worth, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dumas, TX
This is one driving day of about 386.8 miles and 6h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Dumas, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 287 for about 123.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 193.4 mi from Dumas, TX
· 3h 25m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
National Monument
13,000 years ago, Alibates Flint was used by mammoth hunters as a source of flint for tools. Learn how important this site was to the survival, commerce, and culture of the people of the High Plains.
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 26.7
Set within the wide‑open Texas Plains, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of rugged grasslands. Over thousands of years, the Canadian River carved dramatic 2...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 26.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.45 one way
$116.89 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg135 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.20
$63.97
$127.95
premium
$4.54
$69.06
$138.12
diesel
$5.61
$85.40
$170.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
116
1
$40.61
$18.57
Efficient EV
96.7
1
$33.85
$15.47
EV Truck/SUV
154.7
1
$54.15
$24.76
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dumas, TX
Morning
in Dumas on Friday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Worth, TX
Morning
in Fort Worth on Friday
Local time
8:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 53m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Fort Worth, TX covers 386.8 miles and takes about 6h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 287, Central East Freeway, US 287. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.4 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 $58.45 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 386.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 56.3 miles (US 287): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 268 miles (US 287 / Northwest Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 274.6 miles (US 82; US 287 / Central East Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dumas, TX to Fort Worth, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Loop 335 along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument and Lake Meredith National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
