How far is Pampa, TX from Big Spring, TX?
The driving distance from Pampa, TX to Big Spring, TX is about 283.3 miles (455.9 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pampa and Big Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pampa and Big Spring.
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Start on South Ballard Street
82 m · 10 sec · South Ballard Street
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Turn right onto East Atchison Avenue
127 m · 17 sec · East Atchison Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cuyler Street
1156 ft · 27 sec · South Cuyler Street
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Turn right onto West Brown Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · West Brown Street
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Continue on West Wilks Street
3259 ft · 44 sec · West Wilks Street
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Continue on US Highway 60
12 mi · 12 min · US Highway 60
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 60
28.8 mi · 29 min · US Highway 60
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Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
6 mi · 7 min · East Amarillo Boulevard
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Turn left
59 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Lakeside Drive
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Take the exit slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Interstate Drive
2810 ft · 56 sec · East Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
143 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
2952 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
110.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tahoka Highway
4.4 mi · 4 min · Tahoka Highway
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Continue on US Highway 87
51.2 mi · 52 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on Lubbock Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lubbock Highway
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Continue on North Lynn Avenue
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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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 William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
131 m · 5 sec · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 87 Business South, FM 700 East
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on North US Highway 87
2.4 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on North Lamesa Highway
3020 ft · 1 min · North Lamesa Highway
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Continue on North Gregg Street
2513 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
113 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Lancaster Street
115 m · 22 sec · South Lancaster Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
92 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pampa and Big Spring.
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
Keep slight left to 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Pampa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pampa to Big Spring?
The road trip is about 283.3 miles (455.9 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 141.8 miles from Pampa and 141.5 miles from Big Spring.
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 54.3 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 $38.39 one way or $76.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pampa and Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Spring.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pampa and Big Spring. Straight-line distance: 228.96 mi (368.48 km).
#1 Pampa
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,860 |
| Coordinates | 35.5361600, -100.9598700 |
| Altitude | 987 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Spring
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 28,077 |
| Coordinates | 32.2504000, -101.4787400 |
| Altitude | 744 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Spring (-101.47874, 32.2504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 32m |
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 | $38.39 | $76.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $43.47 | $86.94 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $47.23 | $94.46 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $57.76 | $115.52 |
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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