Origin
Port Arthur, TX
Afternoon in Port Arthur on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Arthur, TX to Arlington, TX
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
314.7 mi
507 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
★
6 AM
6h 6m
8 AM
6h 32m
10 AM
6h 15m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Arthur, TX
John Hill
Arlington, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Arthur, TX to Arlington, TX covers 314.7 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, US Highway 175 West, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.1 miles on US 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
157.4 miles from Port Arthur, TX
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 6m highway drive covering 314.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. The longest continuous stretch is about 150.1 miles on US 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 150.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
656 ft
1 ft
Total Climb
1,114 ft
Total Descent
511 ft
Highest Point
656 ft
~170.5 mi in
Elevation Range
655 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and US Highway 175 West. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in near US 69; US 96; US 287.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 314.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
6
18.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287 toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US...
6
21.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
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US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway
Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North:...
6
31.8 mi into trip
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~37m in
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US 69; US 287
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287 toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufk...
7
309.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 56m in
Take the exit toward Collins Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Towns Along This Route
Between Port Arthur, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Lufkin and Jasper.
Lufkin
18.7 mi in
|
~22m
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via US 69; US 96; US 287
Jasper
21.7 mi in
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~26m
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via US 69; US 96; US 287
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 150.1 mi | 2h 53m |
| US Highway 175 West | 68.5 mi | 1h 14m |
| Lyndon B Johnson Freeway | 21.1 mi | 22m |
| US Highway 175 | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Memorial Freeway | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Eastex Freeway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| South Collins Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 150.1 mi, about 2h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur, TX and Arlington, TX.
1
Start on Augusta Avenue
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Augusta Avenue
2
Turn left onto TX 87
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gulfway Drive
3
Turn slight left onto Bluebonnet Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bluebonnet Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 69; US 96; US 287
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
5
Continue on US 69; US 96; US 287
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 96; US 287
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
Toward I 10 East, US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lake Charles, Lufkin
8
Take the exit onto US 69; US 96; US 287
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Eastex Freeway
Exit 853A
Toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 69; US 287
94 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 69; US 287
Toward US 69 North, US 287 North: Kountze, Lufkin
10
Turn right onto US 69 Bus
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chestnut Street
11
Turn straight
304 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn straight onto US 59 Bus; US 69 Bus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Timberland Drive
13
Turn left onto US 69 Bus; TX 103
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Kurth Drive
14
At end of road, turn left onto TX 103; Loop 287
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Loop 287 Frontage Road
15
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
16
Merge onto US 69
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 69
17
Turn left onto US 175
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Alexander Boulevard
18
Continue on US 175
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Frankston Highway
19
Continue on US 175
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 175 West
20
Turn slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
21
Merge onto US 175
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pine Street
22
Continue on US 175
21 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 175
23
Continue on US 175 Bus
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Corsicana Street
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 175 Bus
59 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US Highway 175 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 20
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 20
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 451
Toward Collins Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto East Interstate 20
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Interstate 20
30
Turn right onto South Collins Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Collins Street
Use the right lane.
31
Turn left onto East Abram Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Abram Street
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
West Abram Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.4 miles from Port Arthur, TX, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.4 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, TX than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Port Arthur, TX so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Port Arthur, TX
This is one driving day of about 314.7 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Port Arthur, TX.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 150.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.4 mi from Port Arthur, TX · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157.4 miles from Port Arthur, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 150.1 miles.
Arriving in Arlington, TX
The final approach into Arlington, TX usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington, TX.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.07 one way
$96.14 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $52.68 | $105.36 |
| premium | $4.59 | $56.88 | $113.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.92 | $139.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.04 | $15.11 |
| Efficient EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.54 | $12.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.9 | 1 | $44.06 | $20.14 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Arlington, TX
Afternoon in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
157 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Port Arthur, TX to Arlington, TX covers 314.7 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, US Highway 175 West, Lyndon B Johnson Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.4 miles from Port Arthur, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 314.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Eastex Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Port Arthur, TX and Arlington, TX, road signs point toward Lufkin and Jasper.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 1 ft to 656 ft elevation with about 1,114 ft of total climbing.
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