Port Arthur to Urbana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Port Arthur from Urbana?

The distance from Port Arthur to Urbana is 777 miles (1250.5 km) as the crow flies. Urbana is located NNE of Port Arthur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 932.4 miles, taking about 18h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Port Arthur in Texas and Urbana in Illinois.

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 Urbana. 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.