Origin
Pampa, TX
Morning in Pampa on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pampa, TX to Brownsville, TX
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Drive Time
14h 46m
Distance
838.5 mi
1,349 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$127
one way
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
14h 34m
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6 AM
14h 47m
8 AM
15h 13m
10 AM
14h 56m
12 PM
14h 54m
3 PM
14h 57m
5 PM
15h 12m
8 PM
14h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pampa, TX to Brownsville, TX covers 838.5 miles and takes about 14h 46m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Lucian Adams Freeway, U.S. Highway 77, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.1 miles on Lucian Adams Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $126.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
4 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
419.2 miles from Pampa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7h 23m into the drive .
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Drive Character
At 838.5 miles and 14h 46m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Lucian Adams Freeway and U.S. Highway 77.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 74 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lucian Adams Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 125.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Lucian Adams Freeway and U.S. Highway 77. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 57 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 838.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 57 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 447.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 560.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 47 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
57 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Can...
8
447.1 mi into trip
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~7h 53m in
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US 83
Take the exit onto US 83 toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
8
560.5 mi into trip
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~9h 47m in
Take the exit toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
7
689.9 mi into trip
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~12h 1m in
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I 69E; US 77
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77 toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
7
837.3 mi into trip
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~14h 44m in
Take the exit toward 12th-14th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pampa, TX and Brownsville, TX, road signs point toward Lubbock, Dumas, Downtown, Loop 289, Sh 70 South and Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater - among others.
Lubbock
56.9 mi in
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~1h 2m
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via US 287
Dumas
56.9 mi in
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~1h 2m
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via US 287
Downtown
56.9 mi in
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~1h 2m
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via US 287
Loop 289
174.4 mi in
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~3h 2m
Sh 70 South
299.8 mi in
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~5h 13m
Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater
299.8 mi in
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~5h 13m
San Angelo
299.8 mi in
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~5h 13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lucian Adams Freeway | 125.1 mi | 2h 6m |
| U.S. Highway 77 | 105 mi | 1h 56m |
| Marshall Formby Memorial Highway | 103.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| US Highway 84 | 73.9 mi | 1h 14m |
| I 10 | 71.7 mi | 1h 14m |
| Grassmeyer Street | 41.9 mi | 44m |
| US Highway 60 | 40.8 mi | 41m |
| US 83 | 40 mi | 38m |
Longest stretch:
Lucian Adams Freeway
— 125.1 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pampa, TX and Brownsville, TX.
1
Start on South Ballard Street
268 ft
·
10 sec
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South Ballard Street
2
Turn right onto East Atchison Avenue
416 ft
·
17 sec
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East Atchison Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Cuyler Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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South Cuyler Street
4
Turn right onto US 60; TX 152
0.8 mi
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55 sec
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West Brown Street
5
Continue on US 60; TX 152
0.6 mi
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44 sec
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West Wilks Street
6
Continue on US 60
12 mi
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12 min
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US Highway 60
7
Continue on US 60
1.2 mi
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1 min
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East 2nd Avenue
8
Continue on US 60
29 mi
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29 min
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US Highway 60
9
Continue on I 40 Business; US Historic 66; US 60
6.0 mi
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6 min
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East Amarillo Boulevard
10
Turn left
194 ft
·
5 sec
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
12
Merge onto Loop 335
1.8 mi
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2 min
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North Lakeside Drive
13
Take the exit
246 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn slight right onto US 287 Hist
0.5 mi
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56 sec
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East Interstate Drive
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
16
Merge onto I 40; US 287
4.3 mi
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5 min
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I 40; US 287
17
Take the exit onto US 287
470 ft
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8 sec
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US 287
Exit 70
Toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70
Toward I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 27; US 60; US 87
13 mi
·
14 min
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Canyon Expressway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 27
104 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
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Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 536B
Toward Loop 289
22
Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North Interstate 27
23
Turn left onto North Loop 289
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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North Loop 289
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
25
Merge onto Loop 289
7.5 mi
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8 min
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Loop 289
26
Take the exit
421 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
27
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
28
Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southeast Loop 289
29
Turn right onto Spur 331
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Southeast Drive
30
Merge onto US 84
0.2 mi
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13 sec
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Slaton Road
31
Continue on US 84
6.9 mi
·
6 min
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East Highway 84
32
Continue on US 84
4.5 mi
·
4 min
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Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
33
Continue on US 84
20 mi
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20 min
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East Highway 84
34
Continue on US 84
1.0 mi
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1 min
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North US Highway 84
35
Turn left onto Spur 575
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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East 15th Street
36
Turn right onto TX 207
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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Ralls Road
37
Turn straight onto TX 207
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Avenue F
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 84
74 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US Highway 84
39
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.5 mi
·
6 min
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US 84
Toward I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
40
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 244
Toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
41
Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southwest Georgia Avenue
42
Turn right onto TX 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Street
43
Continue on TX 70
10 mi
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10 min
·
State Highway 70
44
Turn left onto TX 153
29 mi
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33 min
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State Highway 153
45
Turn right onto FM 2111
12 mi
·
13 min
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FM 2111
46
Turn left onto TX 158
6.3 mi
·
7 min
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TX 158
47
At end of road, turn right onto US 67; US 83
387 ft
·
18 sec
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Hutchings Avenue
48
Turn left onto US 83
17 mi
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18 min
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South 7th Street
Use the left lane.
49
Continue on US 83
42 mi
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44 min
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Grassmeyer Street
50
Continue on US 83
29 mi
·
31 min
·
Ellis Street
51
Take the exit onto US 83
40 mi
·
38 min
·
US 83
Toward I 10 East: San Antonio
Use the left lane.
52
Continue on I 10
54 mi
·
54 min
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I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
17 mi
·
19 min
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I 10; US 87
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
54
Keep slight right at fork onto I 10; US 87
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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McDermott Freeway
55
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 569C
Toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
56
Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
57
Keep slight right at fork onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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North Pecos-La Trinidad
Use the straight lane.
58
Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Dolorosa Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
59
Continue on West Market Street
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Market Street
60
Continue on East Market Street
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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East Market Street
61
Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Tower of the Americas Way
Use the right lane.
62
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 37 South, US 281 South
63
Merge onto I 37; US 281
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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William J Bordelon Freeway
64
Continue on I 37; US 281
125 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
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Lucian Adams Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Take the exit onto I 69E; US 77
31 mi
·
33 min
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I 69E; US 77
Toward I 69E, US 77: Kingsville, Brownsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Keep slight left at fork onto US 77
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77
44 mi
·
46 min
·
U.S. Highway 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
68
Continue on I 69E; US 77; US 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Expressway
69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69E; US 77; US 83
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 1B
Toward 12th-14th Street
Use the slight right lane.
71
Turn straight onto South Expressway
331 ft
·
8 sec
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South Expressway
72
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East 12th Street
Use the right lane.
73
Turn right onto US 77 Business
29 ft
·
0 sec
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East Washington Street
74
Arrive at destination
US 77 Business
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 419.2 miles from Pampa, TX, or about 7h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.1 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 184 miles or 3h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 419.2 miles or 7h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 419.2 miles or 7h 23m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brownsville, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pampa, TX
Aim for roughly 419 miles and 7.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Brownsville, TX
Aim for roughly 419 miles and 7.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 184 miles from Pampa, TX.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 4 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Lucian Adams Freeway for about 125.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 419.2 mi from Pampa, TX · 7h 23m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
277 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
553 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in San Antonio, TXOvernight Options
Night 1
419 mi · about 7.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kerrville, TX after about 419 miles or 7.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 184 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 419.2 miles from Pampa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Lucian Adams Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.1 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 419 miles or 7.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Brownsville, TX
The final approach into Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, TX.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Brownsville, TX with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$126.70 one way
$253.40 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
293 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $138.68 | $277.37 |
| premium | $4.54 | $149.71 | $299.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $185.13 | $370.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$127
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$257–$367
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 293.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $88 in charging · 3 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 251.5 | 3 | $88.04 | $40.25 |
| Efficient EV | 209.6 | 2 | $73.37 | $33.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 335.4 | 4 | $117.39 | $53.66 |
Gas CO2
293 kg
EV CO2
98 kg (67% less)
Plan for 3 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Brownsville, TX
Morning in Brownsville on Wednesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14h 46m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Brownsville, TX covers 838.5 miles and takes about 14h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lucian Adams Freeway, U.S. Highway 77, Marshall Formby Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 419 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 419.2 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 $126.70 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 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 838.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 57 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 447.1 miles (US 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 560.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pampa, TX and Brownsville, TX, road signs point toward Lubbock, Dumas, Downtown, Loop 289, Sh 70 South and Sh 70 Business: Sweetwater - among others.
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