Origin
Walden, TX
Morning in Walden on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walden, TX to Port Arthur, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
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 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walden, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Port Arthur, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Walden, TX to Port Arthur, TX covers 19.3 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 69, Savannah Avenue, Fannett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on US 69. 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 23m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 19.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 69 and Savannah Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 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 12 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 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and Savannah Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near West Cardinal Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (West Cardinal Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Cardinal Drive
Turn right onto West Cardinal Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 69, US 96, US 287 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 69, US 96, US 287 South
4
15.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward TX 73 West: Winnie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TX 73 West: Winnie
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Spur 215 / Savannah Avenue
Turn left onto Spur 215 / Savannah Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Augusta Avenue
Turn left onto Augusta Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 14.2 mi | 14m |
| Savannah Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Fannett Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| TX 73 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| H O Mills Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Cardinal Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 17th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Augusta Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 14.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden, TX and Port Arthur, TX.
1
Start on Tyrrell Park Road
111 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tyrrell Park Road
2
Turn right onto TX 124
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Fannett Road
3
Turn right onto West Cardinal Drive
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Cardinal Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward US 69, US 96, US 287 South
5
Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287
14 mi
·
14 min
·
US 69; US 96; US 287
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward TX 73 West: Winnie
7
Merge onto TX 73
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
TX 73
8
Turn slight right onto H O Mills Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
H O Mills Boulevard
9
Turn left onto Spur 215
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Savannah Avenue
10
Turn right onto 17th Street
369 ft
·
15 sec
·
17th Street
11
Turn left onto Augusta Avenue
162 ft
·
4 sec
·
Augusta Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Augusta Avenue
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
Port Arthur, TX
Morning in Port Arthur on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Walden, TX to Port Arthur, TX covers 19.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, Savannah Avenue, 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 9.6 miles from Walden, 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (West Cardinal Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Walden, TX to Port Arthur, 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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