How far is Garland, TX from Port Arthur, TX?
The driving distance from Garland, TX to Port Arthur, TX is about 295.2 miles (475 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shelby County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garland and Port Arthur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garland and Port Arthur.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
11.4 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
1026 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 8: New Boston
1517 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North McCoy Boulevard
10.6 mi · 16 min · North McCoy Boulevard
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Houston Drive
8.9 mi · 12 min · Houston Drive
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Continue on North Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Merge slight right
119 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
59.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto Sabine Street
100 m · 10 sec · Sabine Street
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Turn right onto South Shelby Street
18.6 mi · 22 min · South Shelby Street
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Continue straight
140.9 mi · 2 hr 37 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South, US 96 South, US 287 South: Port Arthur
15.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73 West: Winnie
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto H O Mills Boulevard
1946 ft · 46 sec · H O Mills Boulevard
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Turn left onto Savannah Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Savannah Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
113 m · 16 sec · 17th Street
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Turn left onto Augusta Avenue
49 m · 5 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Augusta Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Garland and Port Arthur.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Shelby Street
Continue straight
141 mi · 02h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Arthur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garland to Port Arthur?
The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.8 miles from Garland and 147.3 miles from Port Arthur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.34 one way or $78.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Garland and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Arthur.
Stop Ideas Near Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garland and Port Arthur. Straight-line distance: 254.51 mi (409.6 km).
#1 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Arthur
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 53,921 |
| Coordinates | 29.8851900, -93.9423300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Arthur (-93.94233, 29.88519)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $39.34 | $78.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.26 | $88.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.57 | $83.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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