How far is Pampa, TX from Fort Worth, TX?

The driving distance from Pampa, TX to Fort Worth, TX is about 326.8 miles (526 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.6 miles (458 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.85 mi
05h 13m
Flight
284.61 mi
458.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.61 mi
Kilometers
458.04 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.85 mi
Kilometers
526.02 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Pampa
Sat, Apr 25, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pampa
2026-04-25T12:03
Arrive Fort Worth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pampa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vernon
TX

City in Wilbarger County, Texas, United States

From Pampa
163.2 mi
02h 36m
To Fort Worth
163.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pampa and Fort Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pampa and Fort Worth.

  1. 1

    Start on South Ballard Street

    82 m · 10 sec · South Ballard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Atchison Avenue

    127 m · 17 sec · East Atchison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cuyler Street

    1156 ft · 27 sec · South Cuyler Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Brown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Brown Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Hobart Street

    2658 ft · 57 sec · South Hobart Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 70

    23.4 mi · 28 min · State Highway 70

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 Service Road

    1708 ft · 34 sec · I 40 Service Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon

    2925 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 70

    16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street

    27.8 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  15. 15

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  17. 17

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  25. 25

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  32. 32

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North South Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287 Business: Rosedale Street, Allen Avenue

    2710 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Continue on South Freeway

    1940 ft · 47 sec · South Freeway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Freeway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pampa and Fort Worth.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 32%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 25%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
State Highway 70
40.1 mi · 12%
West 2nd Street
27.8 mi · 9%
Northwest Freeway
5.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central East Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

96.6 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
284.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 36m from Pampa
Leave By
6:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pampa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pampa to Fort Worth?

The road trip is about 326.8 miles (526 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.2 miles from Pampa and 163.6 miles from Fort Worth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 284.6 miles (458 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 6:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.57 one way or $87.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pampa and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Worth.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pampa and Fort Worth. Straight-line distance: 284.61 mi (458.04 km).

Pampa

#1 Pampa

City in Texas, United States

Population16,860
Coordinates35.5361600, -100.9598700
Altitude987
CountryUnited States
Fort Worth

#2 Fort Worth

The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population927,720
Coordinates32.7254100, -97.3208500
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ballard Street (-100.960075, 35.536057)
End: South Freeway (-97.320871, 32.725411)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.66 L · about $43.57
Round trip
$87.14
23.06 gal · 87.32 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $43.57 $87.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.03 $98.05
Premium $4.59 $52.93 $105.87
Diesel $3.99 $46.04 $92.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Pampa and Fort Worth. The current time is 12:03:36.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.