Port Arthur to Texas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67.3 miles 108.3 km · straight line
84.1 miles estimated 135.4 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
239° WSW bearing direction

How far is Port Arthur from Texas City?

The distance from Port Arthur to Texas City is 67.3 miles (108.3 km) as the crow flies. Texas City is located WSW of Port Arthur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 84.1 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Port Arthur and Texas City. 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 Texas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Port Arthur & Texas City

Quick Facts

Port Arthur
29.89°N, 93.94°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
Texas City
29.38°N, 94.90°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 370 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients