Origin
Pampa, TX
Morning in Pampa on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pampa, TX to Austin, TX
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
477.6 mi
769 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$73
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 45m
★
6 AM
7h 54m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 0m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 1m
5 PM
8h 11m
8 PM
7h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pampa, TX
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Austin, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pampa, TX to Austin, TX covers 477.6 miles and takes about 7h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Atchison Avenue, South Cuyler Street, West Brown Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
238.8 miles from Pampa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 53m drive with frequent turns across 477.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Atchison Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pampa, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Atchison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cuyler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Brown Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hobart Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Texas 70 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Atchison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pampa, TX and Austin, TX.
1
Start on South Ballard Street
269 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Ballard Street
2
Turn right onto East Atchison Avenue
417 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Atchison Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Cuyler Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Cuyler Street
4
Turn right onto West Brown Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Brown Street
5
Turn left onto South Hobart Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Hobart Street
6
Continue on State Highway 70
23 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 70
7
Continue on I 40 Service Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 40 Service Road
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 40 East: Oklahoma City
9
Merge slight left
2.4 mi
·
2 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward Texas 70 South: Clarendon
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Texas 70 South: Clarendon
11
Turn slight right
148 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn slight right onto State Highway 70
17 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 70
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street
28 mi
·
30 min
·
West 2nd Street
14
Turn slight right onto US Highway 287
14 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 287
15
Continue on Burnett Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Burnett Street
16
Continue on US Highway 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US Highway 287
17
Continue on Avenue F Northwest
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue F Northwest
18
Continue on US Highway 287
54 mi
·
58 min
·
US Highway 287
19
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US Highway 287 East
41 mi
·
42 min
·
US Highway 287 East
21
Continue on Northwest Freeway
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Freeway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Northwest Freeway
23
Merge slight left onto Central Freeway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Central Freeway
24
Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lloyd Ruby Overpass
25
Continue on Central East Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
26
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central East Freeway
27
Keep slight right to continue on Central East Freeway
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Central East Freeway
28
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
4 min
29
Merge slight left onto North Freeway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Freeway
30
Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South
0.6 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35W Express Toll South
31
Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress
4.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35W TEXpress
32
Merge slight right onto North South Freeway
85 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
North South Freeway
33
Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
North Jack Kultgen Expressway
34
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
38 mi
·
39 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
35
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
58 min
36
Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
37
Take the exit slight right toward 8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
8th–3rd Streets, Huston-Tillotson University
38
Turn straight onto North Interstate 35
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Interstate 35
39
Turn right onto East 6th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 6th Street
40
Turn left onto Congress Avenue
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
Congress Avenue
41
Turn left onto East 5th Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 5th Street
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 238.8 miles from Pampa, TX, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 105 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 238.8 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pampa, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pampa, TX
This is one driving day of about 477.6 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 105 miles from Pampa, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 238.8 mi from Pampa, TX · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
239 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 105 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 238.8 miles from Pampa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Austin, TX
The final approach into Austin, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Austin, TX.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.96 one way
$145.91 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
167 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $79.95 | $159.90 |
| premium | $4.59 | $86.33 | $172.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $106.11 | $212.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$73
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 167.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 143.3 | 1 | $50.15 | $22.92 |
| Efficient EV | 119.4 | 1 | $41.79 | $19.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 191 | 2 | $66.86 | $30.57 |
Gas CO2
167 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Austin, TX
Morning in Austin on Monday
Local time
10:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
69°F
Denton, TX
239 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 53m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pampa, TX to Austin, TX covers 477.6 miles and takes about 7h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Atchison Avenue, South Cuyler Street, West Brown Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 238.8 miles from Pampa, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 53m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pampa, TX to Austin, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pampa, TX to Austin, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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