Port Arthur to Sun City Center: Road Trip Guide & Distance

717.2 miles 1154.2 km · straight line
860.6 miles estimated 1385 km · driving distance
17h 19min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Port Arthur from Sun City Center?

The distance from Port Arthur to Sun City Center is 717.2 miles (1154.2 km) as the crow flies. Sun City Center is located E of Port Arthur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860.6 miles, taking about 17h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Port Arthur in Texas and Sun City Center in Florida.

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. 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 Port Arthur and Sun City Center. 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 Port Arthur to Sun City Center

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 19min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 47min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 31min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Port Arthur & Sun City Center

Quick Facts

Port Arthur
29.89°N, 93.94°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
Sun City Center
27.72°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients