Lubbock to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

530.2 miles 853.2 km · straight line
636.2 miles estimated 1023.8 km · driving distance
12h 48min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lubbock from Port Arthur?

The distance from Lubbock to Port Arthur is 530.2 miles (853.2 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located ESE of Lubbock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 636.2 miles, taking about 12h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States.

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. 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 48min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 22min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 38min $76–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lubbock & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients