How far is Walden, TX from Port Neches, TX?
The driving distance from Walden, TX to Port Neches, TX is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walden and Port Neches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden and Port Neches.
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Start on Tyrrell Park Road
34 m · 6 sec · Tyrrell Park Road
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Turn right onto Fannett Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fannett Road
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Turn right onto West Cardinal Drive
1170 ft · 20 sec · West Cardinal Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 69, US 96, US 287 South
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 347: Nederland
1090 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Nederland
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto FM 366: Port Neches
753 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on Magnolia Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto Port Neches Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Port Neches Avenue
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Turn right onto Nall Street
26 m · 2 sec · Nall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Walden and Port Neches.
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.
US 69
Merge slight left
4.47 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Walden and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Neches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walden to Port Neches?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 6.6 miles from Walden and 6.6 miles from Port Neches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Walden and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Neches.
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 Walden and Port Neches. Straight-line distance: 11.83 mi (19.04 km).
#1 Walden
Walden is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0352100, -94.1496300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Port Neches
City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 12,596 |
| Coordinates | 29.9913200, -93.9585100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nall Street (-93.958561, 29.991326)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
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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