Huntsville, Alabama to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

544.3 miles 876 km · straight line
653.2 miles estimated 1051.2 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
$63 - $77 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Huntsville, Alabama from Port Arthur?

The distance from Huntsville, Alabama to Port Arthur is 544.3 miles (876 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located SW of Huntsville, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 653.2 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Huntsville, Alabama in Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama 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 Huntsville, Alabama to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min $63 - $77 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $78–$229* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Huntsville, Alabama & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Huntsville, Alabama
34.73°N, 86.59°W
America/Chicago
193m 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 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients