Plant City to Port Arthur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Plant City from Port Arthur?

The distance from Plant City to Port Arthur is 726.3 miles (1168.8 km) as the crow flies. Port Arthur is located WNW of Plant City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 871.5 miles, taking about 17h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Plant City 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 Plant City 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.