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

The driving distance from Port Arthur, TX to Lubbock, TX is about 644.7 miles (1037.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 530.2 miles (853.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
644.65 mi
09h 44m
Flight
530.15 mi
853.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
530.15 mi
Kilometers
853.2 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
644.65 mi
Kilometers
1037.47 km
Drive Time
09h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Port Arthur
Thu, Apr 23, 6:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Arthur
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:45 PM to 5:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Arthur
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lampasas
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Port Arthur
310.7 mi
04h 52m
To Lubbock
333.9 mi
04h 52m

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
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Avenue

    60 m · 8 sec · Augusta Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gulfway Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gulfway Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Dowling Road

    1821 ft · 35 sec · Dowling Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    20.4 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    133.2 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West: La Grange, Austin

    2832 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    77.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Bastrop Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bastrop Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Highway 71

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 North, 183 Toll North: Lampasas

    2773 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bastrop Highway

    2088 ft · 27 sec · Bastrop Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.2 mi · 6 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    35.7 mi · 39 min · North US Highway 183

  18. 18

    Continue on South Key Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Key Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 281

    965 ft · 15 sec · North US Highway 281

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North US Highway 183

    36.9 mi · 40 min · North US Highway 183

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Early Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Commerce Street

    22 mi · 25 min · East Commerce Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Wallis Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Continue on West Walnut Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 153

    69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · State Highway 153

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 153

    6 m · 1 sec · State Highway 153

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Highway 70

    10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70

  30. 30

    Continue on Lamar Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lamar Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northwest Georgia Avenue

    670 ft · 17 sec · Northwest Georgia Avenue

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: Midland

    104 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84 West: Snyder, Lubbock

    1721 ft · 20 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Avenue F

    1 mi · 2 min · South Avenue F

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on North Avenue F

    617 ft · 11 sec · North Avenue F

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 39 sec · Ralls Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  41. 41

    Continue on Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · Highway 84

  42. 42

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.8 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  44. 44

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Avenue Q South Drive

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q South Drive

  46. 46

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    10 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 19th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dowling Road
138 mi · 21%
TX 71 West
77.7 mi · 12%
US 84 West
74.5 mi · 12%
North US Highway 183
72.6 mi · 11%
State Highway 153
69 mi · 11%
Bergstrom Expressway
35.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.5 mi
530.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lampasas
04h 52m from Port Arthur
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Port Arthur and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 644.7 miles (1037.5 km) and usually takes 09h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lampasas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 310.7 miles from Port Arthur and 333.9 miles from Lubbock.

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

The direct path is about 530.2 miles (853.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $85.97 one way or $171.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Port Arthur and Mostly Sunny near Lubbock.

Stop Ideas Near Lampasas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lampasas, 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 Lampasas.

BUS

Fort Hood, Texas

41 mi away
Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave.
BUS

Killeen, Texas

44 mi away
200 East Avenue C
RAIL

Temple

80 mi away
315 West Ave B
RAIL

McGregor

85 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Arthur and Lubbock. Straight-line distance: 530.15 mi (853.2 km).

Port Arthur

#1 Port Arthur

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.

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

#2 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta Avenue (-93.94265, 29.884853)
End: 19th Street (-101.855168, 33.577814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1037 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.75 gal
86.11 L · about $85.97
Round trip
$171.94
45.5 gal · 172.22 L
Estimated CO2
202.2 kg one way
Round trip: 404.4 kg / 892 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $85.97 $171.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $96.73 $193.47
Premium $4.59 $104.45 $208.89
Diesel $3.99 $90.84 $181.68

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 Lubbock. The current time is 22:40:10.

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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.