Port Arthur to Tupelo: Road Trip Guide & Distance

430.4 miles 692.6 km · straight line
516.4 miles estimated 831.1 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Port Arthur from Tupelo?

The distance from Port Arthur to Tupelo is 430.4 miles (692.6 km) as the crow flies. Tupelo is located NE of Port Arthur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.4 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Port Arthur in Texas and Tupelo in Mississippi.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Port Arthur and Tupelo. 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 Tupelo

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Port Arthur & Tupelo

Quick Facts

Port Arthur
29.89°N, 93.94°W
America/Chicago
2m elevation
Tupelo
34.26°N, 88.70°W
America/Chicago
85m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients