Origin
El Paso, TX
Morning in El Paso on Monday
Local time
11:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Paso, TX to Dumas, TX
Drive Time
9h 4m
Distance
464.1 mi
747 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 56m
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6 AM
9h 4m
8 AM
9h 21m
10 AM
9h 10m
12 PM
9h 8m
3 PM
9h 11m
5 PM
9h 20m
8 PM
8h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Paso, TX
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Dumas, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Paso, TX to Dumas, TX covers 464.1 miles and takes about 9h 4m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on East Paisano Drive, Gateway North Boulevard, Patriot Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.89 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 El Paso, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 9h 4m drive with frequent turns across 464.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Paisano Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Paso, TX to Dumas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Paisano Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gateway North Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Patriot Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 54 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 54 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Paisano Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Paso, TX and Dumas, TX.
1
Start on North Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Mesa Street
2
Turn left onto East Paisano Drive
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Paisano Drive
3
Continue on East Paisano Drive
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Paisano Drive
4
Turn left onto Gateway North Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Gateway North Boulevard
5
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Patriot Freeway
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Patriot Freeway
7
Continue on US Highway 54
29 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 54
8
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on US Highway 54 South
35 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 54 South
10
Turn right onto Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Charlie Lee Memorial Relief Route
11
Turn left onto US 54,70
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
US 54,70
12
Turn right onto South Bookout Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Bookout Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on South Bookout Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bookout Road
14
Turn right onto Old Mescalero Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Mescalero Road
15
Turn right onto Central Avenue
99 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto Relief Route
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Relief Route
17
Continue on Highway Relief Route
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Relief Route
18
Continue on Clovis Highway
86 mi
·
1 hr 39 min
·
Clovis Highway
19
Turn slight left
18 mi
·
22 min
20
Turn right onto East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East 1st Street
21
Continue on Mabry Drive
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Mabry Drive
22
Turn left
27 mi
·
29 min
23
Continue straight
8.0 mi
·
8 min
24
Continue straight
13 mi
·
12 min
25
Turn left onto South 25 Mile Avenue
30 mi
·
30 min
·
South 25 Mile Avenue
26
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
27
Continue on US Highway 385
38 mi
·
39 min
·
US Highway 385
28
Turn right
17 mi
·
17 min
29
Keep slight left
4.0 mi
·
4 min
30
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
31
Keep slight left to continue on FM 722
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
FM 722
32
Continue on West 14th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 14th Street
33
Turn left onto South Dumas Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Dumas Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
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 El Paso, TX, or about 4h 32m into the drive.
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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 232 miles or 4h 32m 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 32m
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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dumas, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving El Paso, 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 El Paso, TX
Aim for roughly 232 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Dumas, 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 El Paso, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 232 mi from El Paso, TX · 4h 32m 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 El Paso, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 232 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Dumas, TX
The final approach into Dumas, 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 Dumas, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dumas, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.89 one way
$141.79 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
162 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $77.69 | $155.38 |
| premium | $4.59 | $83.89 | $167.77 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $103.11 | $206.21 |
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: 162.4 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 | $48.73 | $22.28 |
| Efficient EV | 116 | 1 | $40.61 | $18.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 185.6 | 2 | $64.97 | $29.70 |
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
Dumas, TX
Afternoon in Dumas on Monday
Local time
12:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
10 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
9h 4m 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 El Paso, TX to Dumas, TX covers 464.1 miles and takes about 9h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Paisano Drive, Gateway North Boulevard, Patriot Freeway. 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 232 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 232 miles from El Paso, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.89 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from El Paso, TX to Dumas, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from El Paso, TX to Dumas, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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