Origin
Pampa, TX
Afternoon in Pampa on Monday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pampa, TX to El Paso, TX
Drive Time
7h 47m
Distance
474.9 mi
764 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 39m
★
6 AM
7h 48m
8 AM
8h 6m
10 AM
7h 54m
12 PM
7h 53m
3 PM
7h 55m
5 PM
8h 6m
8 PM
7h 42m
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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El Paso, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pampa, TX to El Paso, TX covers 474.9 miles and takes about 7h 47m 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 $72.54 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
237.5 miles from Pampa, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 47m drive with frequent turns across 474.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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 47m, 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 El Paso, 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 |
| West Wilks Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 2nd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Amarillo Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Lakeside Drive | 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 El Paso, 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
·
56 sec
·
West Brown Street
5
Continue on West Wilks Street
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Wilks Street
6
Continue on US Highway 60
12 mi
·
12 min
·
US Highway 60
7
Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 2nd Avenue
8
Continue on US Highway 60
29 mi
·
29 min
·
US Highway 60
9
Continue on East Amarillo Boulevard
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Amarillo Boulevard
10
Turn left
194 ft
·
5 sec
11
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
12
Merge slight left onto North Lakeside Drive
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lakeside Drive
13
Take the exit slight right
246 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn slight right onto East Interstate Drive
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Interstate Drive
15
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
16
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
469 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 27 South, US 87, US 60, US 287 North: Canyon, Lubbock, Dumas, Pampa, Downtown
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 27 South, US 87 South, US 60 West: Canyon, Lubbock
19
Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Canyon Expressway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Canyon Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Canyon Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Hereford
52 mi
·
55 min
·
US 60 West: Hereford
22
Continue straight
27 mi
·
29 min
23
Continue on Wheeler Avenue
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Wheeler Avenue
24
Continue on Mabry Drive
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mabry Drive
25
Continue on East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 1st Street
26
Turn left onto South Prince Street
17 mi
·
21 min
·
South Prince Street
27
Continue on North Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Chicago Avenue
28
Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
29
Continue on West 2nd Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
30
Continue straight
91 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
31
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
100 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
·
West 2nd Street
32
Turn left onto North Bookout Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Bookout Road
33
Turn left
8.7 mi
·
10 min
34
Take the exit slight right
4.9 mi
·
7 min
35
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
1 min
36
Turn left onto US Highway 54 South
35 mi
·
37 min
·
US Highway 54 South
37
Continue on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
38
Continue on US Highway 54
29 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 54
39
Continue on Gateway South Boulevard
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Gateway South Boulevard
40
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
41
Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Paisano Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 62: Paisano Drive
42
Turn right onto East Paisano Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Paisano Drive
43
Turn right onto South Mesa Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Mesa Street
44
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 237.5 miles from Pampa, TX, or about 3h 53m 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 104 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 237.5 miles or 3h 53m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near El Paso, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 474.9 miles and 7h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 104 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 237.5 mi from Pampa, TX · 3h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
237 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 104 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 237.5 miles from Pampa, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in El Paso, TX
The final approach into El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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
$72.54 one way
$145.09 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
166 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $79.50 | $159.00 |
| premium | $4.59 | $85.84 | $171.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $105.51 | $211.01 |
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: 166.2 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 | 142.5 | 1 | $49.86 | $22.80 |
| Efficient EV | 118.7 | 1 | $41.55 | $19.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 190 | 2 | $66.49 | $30.39 |
Gas CO2
166 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
El Paso, TX
Afternoon in El Paso on Monday
Local time
12:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Roswell, NM
237 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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 47m 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 El Paso, TX covers 474.9 miles and takes about 7h 47m 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 237.5 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 $72.54 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 47m, 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 El Paso, TX is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pampa, TX to El Paso, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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