How far is Mathis, TX from Portland, TX?
The driving distance from Mathis, TX to Portland, TX is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mathis and Portland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mathis and Portland.
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Start on North Front Street
34 m · 10 sec · North Front Street
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Turn left onto East San Patricio Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East San Patricio Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lamar Street
2669 ft · 1 min · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto Spur 459
49 m · 3 sec · Spur 459
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Take the ramp straight
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
7 mi · 8 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward Wildcat Drive
701 ft · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mathis and Portland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Spur 459
Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Mathis and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mathis to Portland?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Mathis and 21.6 miles from Portland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mathis and Mostly Sunny near Portland.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mathis and Portland. Straight-line distance: 34.23 mi (55.08 km).
#1 Mathis
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,671 |
| Coordinates | 28.0944600, -97.8280500 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portland
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 17,768 |
| Coordinates | 27.8772500, -97.3238800 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portland (-97.32388, 27.87725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.78 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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