How far is Pampa, TX from Lubbock, TX?
The driving distance from Pampa, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pampa and Lubbock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pampa and Lubbock.
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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
104.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 326: Avenue Q
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 19th Street
10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pampa and Lubbock.
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
104 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pampa and Sunny near Lubbock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pampa to Lubbock?
The road trip is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Happy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Pampa and 86.7 miles from Lubbock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.43 one way or $46.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pampa and Sunny near Lubbock.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pampa and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 144.57 mi (232.67 km).
#1 Pampa
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 16,860 |
| Coordinates | 35.5361600, -100.9598700 |
| Altitude | 987 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.78 | $23.43 | $46.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.76 | $49.51 |
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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