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

The driving distance from Port Arthur, TX to Frisco, TX is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.36 mi
05h 22m
Flight
282.29 mi
454.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.29 mi
Kilometers
454.3 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.36 mi
Kilometers
542.93 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in Port Arthur
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Arthur
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Frisco
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Arthur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Alto
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Port Arthur
161.1 mi
02h 41m
To Frisco
176.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Arthur and Frisco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur and Frisco.

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Avenue

    60 m · 11 sec · Augusta Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gulfway Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gulfway Drive

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Bluebonnet Avenue

    2353 ft · 1 min · Bluebonnet Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Freeway

    15.8 mi · 17 min · Memorial Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

    900 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  23. 23

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US Highway 175 West

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 East, I 635 North

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    750 ft · 9 sec · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    19.1 mi · 20 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward DNT North: Dallas North Tollway North

    1764 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Dallas North Tollway

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Dallas North Tollway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Stonebrook Parkway

    1389 ft · 27 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Dallas Parkway

    1037 ft · 22 sec · Dallas Parkway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Stonebrook Parkway

    1218 ft · 28 sec · Stonebrook Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Parkwood Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Parkwood Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on 5th Street

    1075 ft · 35 sec · 5th Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 21 sec · Elm Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    105 m · 15 sec · 6th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Main Street

    94 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Arthur and Frisco.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 North
98.7 mi · 29%
US Highway 175 West
68.6 mi · 20%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 16%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 6%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
19.2 mi · 6%
Memorial Freeway
15.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 69 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

93.6 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
282.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alto
02h 41m from Port Arthur
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Arthur and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Arthur to Frisco?

The road trip is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Alto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Port Arthur and 176.3 miles from Frisco.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 282.3 miles (454.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.97 one way or $89.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Arthur and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Frisco.

Stop Ideas Near Alto

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Alto, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alto.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

41 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

81 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

100 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Mineola

119 mi away
115 East Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Arthur and Frisco. Straight-line distance: 282.29 mi (454.3 km).

Port Arthur

#1 Port Arthur

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.

Population53,921
Coordinates29.8851900, -93.9423300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Frisco

#2 Frisco

Frisco is a city in the US state of Texas located in the counties of Collin and Denton, and an affluent and rapidly developing suburb of Dallas.

Population209,980
Coordinates33.1506700, -96.8236100
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta Avenue (-93.94265, 29.884853)
End: Main Street (-96.823654, 33.150495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.06 L · about $44.97
Round trip
$89.94
23.8 gal · 90.12 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $44.97 $89.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.60 $101.20
Premium $4.59 $54.63 $109.27
Diesel $3.99 $47.52 $95.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Arthur and Frisco. The current time is 22:43:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.