Hattiesburg to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

294 miles 473.2 km · straight line
367.5 miles estimated 591.5 km · driving distance
7h 24min estimated drive time
$35 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Hattiesburg from Port Arthur?

The distance from Hattiesburg to Port Arthur is 294 miles (473.2 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located WSW of Hattiesburg. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.5 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 24min $35 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 53min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 2min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hattiesburg & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Hattiesburg
31.33°N, 89.29°W
America/Chicago
52m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients