Trip from Dumas, TX to Garland, TX

Drive Time

9h 15m

Distance

506.4 mi

815 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$77

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

9h 7m ★

6 AM

9h 15m

8 AM

9h 32m

10 AM

9h 21m

12 PM

9h 20m

3 PM

9h 22m

5 PM

9h 31m

8 PM

9h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Dumas, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Dumas, TX to Garland, TX covers 506.4 miles and takes about 9h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on US 82, US Highway 287, US 287 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 159.1 miles on US 82. At current regular gas prices, budget about $77.36 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

253.2 miles from Dumas, TX

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 506.4 miles and 9h 15m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are US 82 and 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 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 82 is the longest continuous segment at about 159.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 82 and US Highway 287. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 506.4 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 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

43.5 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward Loop 335

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Loop 335

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

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...

268.6 mi into trip | ~4h 45m in | I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway

Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287 / Central Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

289 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | US 82

Take the exit onto US 82 toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville

Towns Along This Route

Between Dumas, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 335 and Gainesville.

Loop 335

43.5 mi in | ~44m

Gainesville

289 mi in | ~5h 7m | via US 82

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 82	159.1 mi	2h 56m
US Highway 287	123.2 mi	2h 9m
US 287	77.2 mi	1h 21m
US Highway 82 East	43.2 mi	49m
US Highway 287 East	40.5 mi	42m
Central East Freeway	17 mi	17m
Northwest Freeway	5.2 mi	5m
West Saint Francis Avenue	4.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 82 — 159.1 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dumas, TX and Garland, TX.

Start on US 287

2.1 mi · 2 min · North Dumas Avenue

Continue on US 87; US 287

41 mi · 41 min · US Highway 287

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward Loop 335

Continue on Dumas Drive

477 ft · 11 sec · Dumas Drive

Turn left onto Loop 335

4.9 mi · 5 min · West Saint Francis Avenue

Continue on Loop 335

0.4 mi · 25 sec · East Loop 335 North

Continue on Loop 335

4.7 mi · 5 min · North Lakeside Drive

Turn left onto East Interstate Drive

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Interstate Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Merge onto I 40; US 287

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 40; US 287

Take the exit onto US 287

77 mi · 1 hr 21 min · US 287

Exit 78 Toward US 287 South: Fort Worth

Turn slight right onto US 287

14 mi · 13 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Burnett Street

Continue on US 287

14 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

Continue on US 287

54 mi · 58 min · US Highway 287

Continue on US 287

4.1 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 70; US 183; US 287

41 mi · 42 min · US Highway 287 East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 287

4.6 mi · 4 min · Northwest Freeway

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

Merge onto I 44; US 277; US 281; US 287

2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 277; US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 281; US 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

1.8 mi · 1 min · Central East Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 82; US 287

14 mi · 14 min · Central East Freeway

Take the exit onto US 82

159 mi · 2 hr 56 min · US 82

Toward US 82 East: Henrietta, Gainesville Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 82 Business

269 ft · 9 sec · 7th Street Southwest

Turn left onto US 82 Business

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Grand Avenue

Continue on US 82 Business; US 271 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · Clarksville Street

Turn left onto US 82 Business; US 271 Business

0.1 mi · 16 sec · 12th Street Southeast

Turn right onto US 82 Business

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lamar Avenue

Continue on US 82

3.2 mi · 3 min · Lamar Road

Continue on US 82

2.9 mi · 3 min · US Highway 82 East

Continue on US 82

2.0 mi · 2 min · West Front Street

Continue on US 82

17 mi · 18 min · US Highway 82 East

Continue on US 82

1.6 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto US 82; TX 37

3.2 mi · 4 min · Captain Henry Stout Bypass

Continue on US 82

24 mi · 27 min · US Highway 82 East

Turn right onto County Road 3215

0.1 mi · 33 sec · County Road 3215

Turn right onto FM 1701

1.5 mi · 3 min · FM 1701

Arrive at destination

FM 1701

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 253.2 miles from Dumas, TX, or about 4h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 159.1 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 111 miles or 1h 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 253.2 miles or 4h 29m 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 253.2 miles or 4h 29m

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 8h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garland, TX than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dumas, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 253 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Garland, TX

Aim for roughly 253 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 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 US 82 for about 159.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 253.2 mi from Dumas, TX · 4h 29m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Childress, TX

167 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Denton, TX

334 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 Denton, TX

Popular next leg

Denton, TX to Garland, TX

180.1 mi · 3h 4m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Wichita Falls, TX

253 mi · about 4.6h in

A practical overnight split lands near Wichita Falls, TX after about 253 miles or 4.6 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Memphis, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita Falls, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 253.2 miles from Dumas, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 82 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 159.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 253 miles or 4.6 hours on the road.

Arriving in Garland, TX

The final approach into Garland, 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 Garland, TX.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Garland, 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.

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.

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 34.9

View on nps.gov

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 17.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$77.36 one way

$154.71 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 177 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$84.77	$169.54
premium	$4.59	$91.53	$183.06
diesel	$5.64	$112.50	$225.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$77

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 177.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	151.9	1	$53.17	$24.31
Efficient EV	126.6	1	$44.31	$20.26
EV Truck/SUV	202.6	2	$70.90	$32.41

Gas CO2

177 kg

EV CO2

59 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Dumas, TX

Morning in Dumas on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garland, TX

Morning in Garland on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

69°F

Denton, TX

334 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 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 15m 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 Garland, TX covers 506.4 miles and takes about 9h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 82, US Highway 287, US 287. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

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 253 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 253.2 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 $77.36 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.

Between Dumas, TX and Garland, TX, road signs point toward Loop 335 and Gainesville.

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Trip from Dumas, TX to Garland, TX

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Garland, TX

National Parks Near This Route

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument

Lake Meredith National Recreation Area

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dumas, TX

Garland, TX

Same local time

18 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 15m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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