Houston to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86 miles 138.4 km · straight line
89.6 miles actual route 144.2 km · driving distance
1h 45min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
84° E bearing direction

How far is Houston from Port Arthur?

The distance from Houston to Port Arthur is 86 miles (138.4 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located E of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89.6 miles, taking about 1h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Houston and Port Arthur. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 45min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 6min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 40min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 289.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM