Brownsville to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.5 miles 564.1 km · straight line
420.6 miles estimated 676.9 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$40 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
37° NE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from Port Arthur?

The distance from Brownsville to Port Arthur is 350.5 miles (564.1 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located NE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 420.6 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brownsville 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 Brownsville to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $40 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $50–$147* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownsville & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients