Nashville to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

599.8 miles 965.3 km · straight line
769.7 miles actual route 1238.7 km · driving distance
13h 59min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Port Arthur?

The distance from Nashville to Port Arthur is 599.8 miles (965.3 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located SW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 769.7 miles, taking about 13h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Nashville in Tennessee 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 59min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 47min $62–$115* Budget
Train ~18h 11min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM