How far is Port Neches, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Port Neches, TX to Dallas, TX is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
304.43 mi
04h 49m
Flight
255.76 mi
411.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.76 mi
Kilometers
411.61 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.43 mi
Kilometers
489.94 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Wed, May 13, 3:40 AM CDT
Return by in Port Neches
Wed, May 13, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Neches
2026-05-12T22:50
Arrive Dallas
Wed, May 13, 3:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Neches
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cross Roads
TX

Town of the United States

From Port Neches
144.8 mi
02h 24m
To Dallas
159.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Neches and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Neches and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on Nall Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Nall Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Port Neches Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Port Neches Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pure Oil Road

    47 m · 3 sec · Pure Oil Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Magnolia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Twin City Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · North Twin City Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 347

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Highway 347

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North

    2715 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    2929 ft · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    93 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Timberland Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Timberland Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kurth Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kurth Drive

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Loop 287 Frontage Road

    3051 ft · 60 sec · Loop 287 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight

    780 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Alexander Boulevard

    937 ft · 20 sec · Alexander Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Frankston Highway

    3163 ft · 56 sec · Frankston Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 175 West

    9.6 mi · 11 min · US Highway 175 West

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto East Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Pine Street

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  26. 26

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Neches and Dallas.

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
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 69 North
98.7 mi · 32%
US Highway 175 West
78.4 mi · 26%
Loop 287 Frontage Road
54.3 mi · 18%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 7%
US 69
6.15 mi · 2%
Eastex Freeway
5.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 69 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin

93.6 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
255.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cross Roads
02h 24m from Port Neches
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Neches and Sunny near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Neches to Dallas?

The road trip is about 304.4 miles (489.9 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Cross Roads is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Port Neches and 159.7 miles from Dallas.

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

The direct path is about 255.8 miles (411.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.59 one way or $81.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Neches and Sunny near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Cross Roads

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

33 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Tyler, TX

97 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

110 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Neches and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 255.76 mi (411.61 km).

Port Neches

#1 Port Neches

City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States

Population12,596
Coordinates29.9913200, -93.9585100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Nall Street (-93.958561, 29.991326)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.67 L · about $40.59
Round trip
$81.17
21.48 gal · 81.34 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $40.59 $81.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.67 $91.33
Premium $4.59 $49.31 $98.61
Diesel $3.99 $42.88 $85.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Neches and Dallas. The current time is 22:50:26.

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.