Atlanta to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.9 miles 999.2 km · straight line
707 miles actual route 1137.8 km · driving distance
13h 3min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Port Arthur?

The distance from Atlanta to Port Arthur is 620.9 miles (999.2 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located WSW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707 miles, taking about 13h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Port Arthur. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 3min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 40min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 58min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM