How far is Portland, TX from Sinton, TX?

The driving distance from Portland, TX to Sinton, TX is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.37 mi
00h 22m
Flight
15.79 mi
25.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.79 mi
Kilometers
25.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.18 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sinton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Return by in Portland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portland
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Sinton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Portland
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Taft
TX

City in San Patricio County, Texas, United States

From Portland
9.6 mi
00h 11m
To Sinton
9.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Sinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Sinton.

  1. 1

    Start on Wildcat Drive

    680 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto US Highway 181

    1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 181

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1715 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1909 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Sinton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Sinton Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sinton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Portland and Sinton.

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 181
17.6 mi · 91%
East Sinton Street
1.64 mi · 8%
Wildcat Drive
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 181

Keep slight left

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taft
00h 11m from Portland
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portland to Sinton?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Taft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Portland and 9.7 miles from Sinton.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 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?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sinton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Sinton. Straight-line distance: 15.79 mi (25.41 km).

Portland

#1 Portland

City in Texas, United States

Population17,768
Coordinates27.8772500, -97.3238800
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Sinton

#2 Sinton

City in Texas, United States

Population5,281
Coordinates28.0366800, -97.5091600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.323909, 27.87729)
End: East Sinton Street (-97.50916, 28.036689)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
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.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.14
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Portland and Sinton. The current time is 23:37:28.

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.