Orlando to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

762.9 miles 1227.8 km · straight line
915.5 miles estimated 1473.4 km · driving distance
18h 25min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Orlando from Port Arthur?

The distance from Orlando to Port Arthur is 762.9 miles (1227.8 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located W of Orlando. By car, the driving distance is approximately 915.5 miles, taking about 18h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Orlando 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 Orlando 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 Orlando to Port Arthur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 25min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 6min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 57min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Orlando & Port Arthur

Quick Facts

Orlando
28.54°N, 81.38°W
America/New_York
34m 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 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients