Clarksville to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

596 miles 959.1 km · straight line
715.1 miles estimated 1150.9 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
222° SW bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Port Arthur?

The distance from Clarksville to Port Arthur is 596 miles (959.1 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located SW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 715.1 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients