How far is Pampa, TX from Irving, TX?

The driving distance from Pampa, TX to Irving, TX is about 341 miles (548.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
341.01 mi
05h 31m
Flight
296.5 mi
477.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
296.5 mi
Kilometers
477.17 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.01 mi
Kilometers
548.8 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Pampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pampa
2026-04-22T18:36
Arrive Irving
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 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
170.3 mi
02h 45m
To Irving
170.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pampa and Irving.

  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

    3030 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    16.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 70

  12. 12

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

    27.8 mi · 30 min · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto US Highway 287

    13.6 mi · 14 min · US Highway 287

  14. 14

    Continue on Burnett Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Burnett Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 287

    13.8 mi · 15 min · US Highway 287

  16. 16

    Continue on Avenue F Northwest

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Avenue F Northwest

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 287

    54.4 mi · 59 min · US Highway 287

  18. 18

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 287 East

    40.5 mi · 43 min · US Highway 287 East

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway

    2984 ft · 42 sec · Northwest Freeway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Central Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Central Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass

  24. 24

    Continue on Central East Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Central East Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway

    96.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Central East Freeway

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 820

    2148 ft · 24 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 820 East

    1 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Loop

    1893 ft · 25 sec · Northeast Loop

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 820 Express East Toll

    675 ft · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto I 820 TEXpress

    5.5 mi · 6 min · I 820 TEXpress

  34. 34

    Continue on SH 121/183 TEXpress

    4.4 mi · 4 min · SH 121/183 TEXpress

  35. 35

    Continue on SH 183 TEXpress

    2.5 mi · 2 min · SH 183 TEXpress

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    80 m · 6 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    5 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 356: Irving Boulevard, Belt Line Road South

    992 ft · 24 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 356: Irving Boulevard

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on West Irving Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irving Boulevard

  41. 41

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1877 ft · 53 sec · West 2nd Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Ohio Street

    133 m · 19 sec · South Ohio Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ohio Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central East Freeway
104 mi · 30%
US Highway 287
81.8 mi · 24%
US Highway 287 East
40.5 mi · 12%
State Highway 70
40.1 mi · 12%
West 2nd Street
28.1 mi · 8%
I 820 TEXpress
5.51 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
296.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
02h 45m from Pampa
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pampa to Irving?

The road trip is about 341 miles (548.8 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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 170.3 miles from Pampa and 170.7 miles from Irving.

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

The direct path is about 296.5 miles (477.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.46 one way or $90.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pampa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Irving.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pampa and Irving. Straight-line distance: 296.5 mi (477.17 km).

Pampa

#1 Pampa

City in Texas, United States

Population16,860
Coordinates35.5361600, -100.9598700
Altitude987
CountryUnited States
Irving

#2 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ballard Street (-100.960075, 35.536057)
End: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.03 gal
45.55 L · about $45.46
Round trip
$90.92
24.06 gal · 91.1 L
Estimated CO2
106.9 kg one way
Round trip: 213.8 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.46 $90.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.15 $102.30
Premium $4.59 $55.23 $110.46
Diesel $3.99 $48.04 $96.07

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Pampa and Irving. The current time is 18:36:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.