How far is Port Arthur, TX from Kyle, TX?
The driving distance from Port Arthur, TX to Kyle, TX is about 260 miles (418.4 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.
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.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Arthur and Kyle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur and Kyle.
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Start on Augusta Avenue
60 m · 8 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Turn right onto Gulfway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gulfway Drive
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Continue on Dowling Road
1821 ft · 35 sec · Dowling Road
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
133.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin
2832 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 21 West: San Marcos
1681 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto West State Highway 21
28.1 mi · 33 min · West State Highway 21
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Turn right onto Ranch Road 150 East
5 mi · 7 min · Ranch Road 150 East
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Continue on East Center Street
1775 ft · 56 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North Burleson Street
34 m · 3 sec · North Burleson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Burleson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Arthur and Kyle.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dowling Road
Merge slight left
133 mi · 02h 31m
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 Port Arthur and Sunny near Kyle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Arthur to Kyle?
The road trip is about 260 miles (418.4 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 129.8 miles from Port Arthur and 130.2 miles from Kyle.
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 24.3 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 $35.20 one way or $70.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Arthur and Sunny near Kyle.
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.
Prairie View, TX
Houston
Houston, TX
Bryan, TX
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Arthur and Kyle. Straight-line distance: 235.7 mi (379.32 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 Kyle
A city in Hays County, Texas.
| Population | 51,558 |
| Coordinates | 29.9891100, -97.8772300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kyle (-97.87723, 29.98911)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 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 42m |
| 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 | $35.20 | $70.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $39.86 | $79.72 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $43.31 | $86.62 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $52.97 | $105.93 |
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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