Origin
Port Arthur, TX
Morning in Port Arthur on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Arthur, TX to Walden, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Arthur, TX
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Walden, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Port Arthur, TX to Walden, TX covers 19.3 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Memorial Freeway, Memorial Boulevard, Fannett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on Memorial Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 19.3 miles, with most of the trip on Memorial Freeway and Memorial Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.8 miles on Memorial Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Memorial Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Memorial Freeway and Memorial Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 87 / Gulfway Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 87 / Gulfway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 87 / Gulfway Drive
Turn left onto TX 87 / Gulfway Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward TX 124: Fannett Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 124: Fannett Road
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Tyrrell Park Road
Turn left onto Tyrrell Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Freeway | 14.8 mi | 15m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Fannett Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gulfway Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bluebonnet Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Cardinal Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Augusta Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tyrrell Park Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Freeway
— 14.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur, TX and Walden, 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
15 mi
·
15 min
·
Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward TX 124: Fannett Road
7
Turn straight onto West Cardinal Drive
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Cardinal Drive
8
Turn left onto TX 124
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fannett Road
9
Turn left onto Tyrrell Park Road
111 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tyrrell Park Road
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Tyrrell Park Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.92 one way
$5.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.45 | $6.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Walden, TX
Morning in Walden on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Walden, TX covers 19.3 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Freeway, Memorial Boulevard, Fannett Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $2.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 87 / Gulfway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287 / Memorial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Port Arthur, TX to Walden, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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