Miami to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Miami from Port Arthur?

The distance from Miami to Port Arthur is 886.5 miles (1426.7 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located WNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.1 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Miami 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.