Driving Time from Lake Charles to Port Arthur
Driving from Lake Charles to Port Arthur is about 64 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 29 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Lake Charles and Port Arthur are about 50 mi (80 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 64 mi (104 km), a drive of about 1 hr 29 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 35 min.
| Straight-line distance | 50 mi / 80 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 64 mi / 104 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 29 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 35 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $8 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 30.050, -93.574 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Charles to Port Arthur is about 50 mi (80 km) in a straight line, and roughly 64 mi (104 km) by road.