How far is Kyle, TX from Port Arthur, TX?
The driving distance from Kyle, TX to Port Arthur, TX is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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 04h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kyle and Port Arthur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kyle and Port Arthur.
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Start on North Burleson Street
34 m · 10 sec · North Burleson Street
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Turn left onto West Center Street
1775 ft · 54 sec · West Center Street
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Continue on Ranch Road 150 East
5 mi · 8 min · Ranch Road 150 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Camino Real
28.1 mi · 33 min · Camino Real
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Take the ramp slight right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
115 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 Toll: Katy Tollway
1548 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Tollway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Katy Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1092 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto Katy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Katy Freeway
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Continue on East Freeway
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
40 mi · 46 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73, TX 124: Winnie, Port Arthur
2059 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 73 East: Port Arthur, Groves
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 215
597 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 215
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight 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 Kyle 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.
Camino Real
Continue straight
115 mi · 02h 00m
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 Sunny leaving Kyle and Mostly Sunny near Port Arthur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kyle to Port Arthur?
The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?
Brazos Country is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Kyle and 130.4 miles from Port Arthur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.28 one way or $70.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kyle and Mostly Sunny near Port Arthur.
Stop Ideas Near Brazos Country
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Katy Visitors Center
Sealy City Hall
Orchard Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brazos Country.
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Houston
Houston, TX
Bryan, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kyle and Port Arthur. Straight-line distance: 235.7 mi (379.32 km).
#1 Kyle
A city in Hays County, Texas.
| Population | 51,558 |
| Coordinates | 29.9891100, -97.8772300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $3.84 | $35.28 | $70.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $39.95 | $79.90 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $43.40 | $86.81 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $53.08 | $106.16 |
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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