How far is Port Arthur, TX from Houston, TX?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Port Arthur and Houston is 85.59 miles (137.74 km).

Flight distance from Port Arthur, TX to Houston, TX is 85.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Port Arthur to Houston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Port Arthur, Texas to Houston, Texas is: 88.97 miles (143.18 km) by car.

Driving from Port Arthur to Houston will take approximately 01 hours 25 minutes.

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#1 Port Arthur

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas. It is located on the Sabine River in southeastern Texas. Port Arthur is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of the Gulf Coast and the Art Museum of Southeast Texas.

Population 53921
GPS Coordinates 29°53'7"N 93°56'32"W
Latitude 29.8851900
Longitude -93.9423300
Altitude 2
Country United States
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#2 Houston

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. It is located on the Gulf of Mexico, in southeastern Texas. Houston is a major center for the oil and gas industry.

Population 2316120
GPS Coordinates 29°45'48"N 95°21'48"W
Latitude 29.7632800
Longitude -95.3632700
Altitude 12
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Port Arthur and Houston

The distance between Port Arthur and Houston is 143 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Port Arthur and Houston. The current time is 01:23:01.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 28 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 11 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.88 liters (3.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Port Arthur and Houston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Port Arthur to Houston is $9.48 (diesel $12.54).

Texas gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.02 $3.45 $3.78 $3.99
Total $9.48 $10.82 $11.86 $12.54

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Texas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.021 (Diesel $3.993) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Port Arthur and Houston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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