How far is Big Spring, TX from Pampa, TX?
The driving distance from Big Spring, TX to Pampa, TX is about 282.8 miles (455.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hale County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Spring and Pampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Spring and Pampa.
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Start on West 4th Street
25 m · 9 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Gregg Street
2895 ft · 1 min · South Gregg Street
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Continue on North Lamesa Highway
2963 ft · 1 min · North Lamesa Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87
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Take the ramp straight
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto William B Crooker Memorial Highway
2209 ft · 25 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
15.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
4.3 mi · 4 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Lynn Avenue
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Canyon Expressway
12.8 mi · 14 min · Canyon Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, US 287 South: Albuquerque, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
607 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 287 South: Oklahoma City, Fort Worth
1503 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 335: Lakeside Drive
963 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East Interstate Drive
1141 ft · 25 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Turn left onto South Lakeside Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · South Lakeside Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, I 40 Business: Amarillo Boulevard
1620 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Amarillo Boulevard
5.9 mi · 7 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Continue on East US Highway 60
28.8 mi · 31 min · East US Highway 60
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
12 mi · 12 min · US Highway 60
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Continue on West Wilks Street
3259 ft · 44 sec · West Wilks Street
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Continue on West Brown Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Brown Street
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Turn left onto South Cuyler Street
1156 ft · 25 sec · South Cuyler Street
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Turn right onto East Atchison Avenue
127 m · 18 sec · East Atchison Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ballard Street
82 m · 8 sec · South Ballard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ballard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Spring and Pampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
Continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
111 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Big Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Pampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Big Spring to Pampa?
The road trip is about 282.8 miles (455.1 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hale Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Big Spring and 141.3 miles from Pampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Big Spring and Mostly Cloudy near Pampa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Spring and Pampa. Straight-line distance: 228.96 mi (368.48 km).
#1 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pampa
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,860 |
| Coordinates | 35.5361600, -100.9598700 |
| Altitude | 987 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pampa (-100.95987, 35.53616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 455 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $38.31 | $76.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $43.38 | $86.77 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $47.14 | $94.27 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $57.64 | $115.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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