Fort Myers to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

767.5 miles 1235.2 km · straight line
921 miles estimated 1482.2 km · driving distance
18h 32min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Myers from Port Arthur?

The distance from Fort Myers to Port Arthur is 767.5 miles (1235.2 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located WNW of Fort Myers. By car, the driving distance is approximately 921 miles, taking about 18h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Fort Myers in Florida 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 32min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 14min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 6min $111–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Myers & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Fort Myers
26.64°N, 81.87°W
America/New_York
3m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients