How far is Port Arthur, TX from Walden, TX?
The driving distance from Port Arthur, TX to Walden, TX is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Arthur and Walden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur and Walden.
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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
14.8 mi · 16 min · Memorial Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 124: Fannett Road
997 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West Cardinal Drive
771 ft · 15 sec · West Cardinal Drive
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Turn left onto Fannett Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Fannett Road
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Turn left onto Tyrrell Park Road
34 m · 3 sec · Tyrrell Park Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tyrrell Park Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Arthur and Walden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Memorial Freeway
Continue on Memorial Freeway
14.8 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Arthur to Walden?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Central Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Port Arthur and 9.6 miles from Walden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Central Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Silver Fox
Central Park
City of Beaumont, TX
Julie Rogers Theater
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Central Gardens.
Beaumont
Lake Charles
Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Arthur and Walden. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.02 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 Walden
Walden is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0352100, -94.1496300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walden (-94.14963, 30.03521)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.78 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
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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