Little Elm to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287 miles 461.9 km · straight line
358.8 miles estimated 577.4 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
$35 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
141° SE bearing direction

How far is Little Elm from Port Arthur?

The distance from Little Elm to Port Arthur is 287 miles (461.9 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located SE of Little Elm. By car, the driving distance is approximately 358.8 miles, taking about 7h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Little Elm 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 Little Elm to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min $35 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Little Elm & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Little Elm
33.16°N, 96.94°W
America/Chicago
166m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients