How far is Port Arthur, TX from Garland, TX?
The driving distance from Port Arthur, TX to Garland, TX is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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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 Port Arthur and Garland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur and Garland.
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Start on Augusta Avenue
60 m · 11 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulfway Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Gulfway Drive
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Turn slight left onto Bluebonnet Avenue
2353 ft · 1 min · Bluebonnet Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on Memorial Freeway
15.8 mi · 17 min · Memorial Freeway
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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
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
144.1 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
99 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Saint Mary Street
22.9 mi · 25 min · North Saint Mary Street
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Continue on East End Boulevard South
36.7 mi · 43 min · East End Boulevard South
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Turn left
570 ft · 8 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 8
12.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on South Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Street
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Continue on State Highway 8
8.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 8
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
1380 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 82: New Boston, De Kalb, Clarksville
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
734 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 82
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 82
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Continue on Northeast Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Front Street
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest Front Street
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Turn left onto County Road 3215
731 ft · 34 sec · County Road 3215
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Arthur and Garland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 96 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
144 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Arthur and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Arthur to Garland?
The road trip is about 285.5 miles (459.4 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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 Port Arthur and 137.7 miles from Garland.
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 31 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Arthur and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garland.
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 Port Arthur and Garland. Straight-line distance: 254.51 mi (409.6 km).
#1 Port Arthur
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 53,921 |
| Coordinates | 29.8851900, -93.9423300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garland
The fourth most populous city in Texas.
| Population | 238,139 |
| Coordinates | 33.5165000, -94.6693800 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: FM 1701 (-94.669398, 33.516846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.05 | $76.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.82 | $85.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.23 | $92.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.21 | $80.42 |
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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