Clarksdale to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

357.5 miles 575.4 km · straight line
429.1 miles estimated 690.5 km · driving distance
8h 38min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Port Arthur?

The distance from Clarksdale to Port Arthur is 357.5 miles (575.4 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located SW of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.1 miles, taking about 8h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi and Port Arthur in Texas.

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. 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 Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 38min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 22min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 12min $51–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m 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 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients