Anniston to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

542.9 miles 873.7 km · straight line
651.4 miles estimated 1048.4 km · driving distance
13h 6min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Anniston from Port Arthur?

The distance from Anniston to Port Arthur is 542.9 miles (873.7 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located WSW of Anniston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 651.4 miles, taking about 13h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Anniston in Alabama and Port Arthur in Texas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anniston and Port Arthur. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Anniston to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 6min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 43min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 2min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anniston & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Anniston
33.66°N, 85.83°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
Port Arthur
29.89°N, 93.94°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients