This straightforward 32-mile drive from Port Arthur, TX to Westbury, TX is easily manageable in about 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate Memorial Freeway and Old Sour Lake Road before concluding on College Street. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this route offers a convenient and budget-friendly option for local travel within the Great Plains region of Texas. There are no recommended stops, suggesting a direct journey is the most efficient way to complete this short distance. It's a simple hop that won't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Memorial Freeway
15.8 mi
16m
Old Sour Lake Road
4.6 mi
10m
College Street
4.5 mi
6m
Memorial Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
US 69
1.1 mi
1m
Gulfway Drive
0.9 mi
1m
Keith Road
0.8 mi
2m
Sherman Road
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Memorial Freeway
— 15.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur, TX and Westbury, 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
1.0 mi·1 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
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 851Toward US 90: Liberty
9
Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
0.2 mi·25 sec·Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto College Street
4.5 mi·6 min·College Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn right onto Keith Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Keith Road
12
Turn left onto Phelan Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Phelan Boulevard
13
Continue on Old Sour Lake Road
4.6 mi·10 min·Old Sour Lake Road
14
Turn right onto West Road
0.5 mi·2 min·West Road
15
Turn left onto Sherman Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Sherman Road
16
Arrive at destination
Sherman Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Port Arthur, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
18.7 mi into trip|~22m in|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|~22m in|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...
5
19.9 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward US 90: Liberty
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 851
Toward US 90: Liberty
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$3.86/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$5.35
$10.71
premium
$4.58
$5.77
$11.54
diesel
$5.35
$6.74
$13.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.6
0
$3.36
$1.54
Efficient EV
8
0
$2.80
$1.28
EV Truck/SUV
12.8
0
$4.48
$2.05
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Port Arthur, TX
Evening
in Port Arthur on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 0 to 5 mph61% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 8:51PM CDT until June 2 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 7:48PM MDT until June 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
Destination
Westbury, TX
Evening
in Westbury on Wednesday
Local time
5:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph58% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 8:51PM CDT until June 2 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 2 at 7:48PM MDT until June 2 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
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
3 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
50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.8 miles on Memorial Freeway, providing a period of consistent speed. As you transition from the freeway to roads like Old Sour Lake Road and College Street, expect the character of the drive to change, likely involving more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits. The overall feel is one of practical transit rather than a scenic exploration, designed for efficient movement between points.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Memorial Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 87 / Gulfway Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
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 18.7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
40 ft1 ft
Total Climb
64 ft
Total Descent
24 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
40 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Port Arthur, TX to Westbury, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lufkin along the way.
Lufkin
18.7 mi in|~22m|via US 69; US 96; US 287
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on Memorial Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Westbury, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 18.7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westbury, TX before heading back.
