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

The driving distance from Port Arthur, TX to Westbury, TX is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.96 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.61 mi
42.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.96 mi
Kilometers
51.44 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westbury
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Port Arthur
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Arthur
2026-04-23T10:13
Arrive Westbury
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Arthur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Higgins
TX

City in the United States

From Port Arthur
16 mi
00h 25m
To Westbury
16 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Liberty

    728 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

    1182 ft · 26 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto College Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · College Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Keith Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Keith Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Phelan Boulevard

    2909 ft · 1 min · Phelan Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Sour Lake Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Old Sour Lake Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Road

    2671 ft · 2 min · West Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sherman Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Sherman Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Freeway
15.8 mi · 49%
Old Sour Lake Road
4.65 mi · 15%
College Street
4.53 mi · 14%
Memorial Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5%
I 10 East
1.14 mi · 4%
Gulfway Drive
0.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Freeway

Continue on Memorial Freeway

15.8 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Higgins
00h 25m from Port Arthur
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Arthur and Mostly Cloudy near Westbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Higgins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Port Arthur and 16 miles from Westbury.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 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 near Westbury.

Stop Ideas Near Higgins

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Higgins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Central Park
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Central Park

Beaumont , TX
640 S 4th St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.2/5 289 reviews City park,Park,Tourist attraction
City of Beaumont, TX
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

City of Beaumont, TX

Beaumont , TX
801 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 3.1/5 34 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office,Civic center
Julie Rogers Theater
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Julie Rogers Theater

Beaumont , TX
Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 765 Pearl St, Beaumont, TX 77701
Rating 4.7/5 365 reviews Event venue,Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Beaumont

4 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street
RAIL

Lake Charles

86 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

109 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Arthur and Westbury. Straight-line distance: 26.61 mi (42.82 km).

Port Arthur

#1 Port Arthur

The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.

Population53,921
Coordinates29.8851900, -93.9423300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westbury

Westbury is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1021600, -94.3096300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Port Arthur (-93.94233, 29.88519)
End: Westbury (-94.30963, 30.10216)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.27
Round trip
$8.54
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.27 $8.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.80 $9.61
Premium $4.59 $5.19 $10.38
Diesel $3.99 $4.51 $9.02

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 Westbury. The current time is 10:13:19.

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.