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Trip from Port Neches, TX to Westbury, TX

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

25.9 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Port Neches, TX, TX

Port Neches, TX

Kei Scampa

Downtown Westbury, TX, TX

Westbury, TX

Thomas balabaud

Trip Overview

Port Neches to Westbury is 25.9 miles and takes about 45m via US 69 and Old Sour Lake Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, specifically in Texas for both your origin and destination. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning for a single day. Consider this a quick hop rather than a long haul, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 69 6.8 mi 8m
Old Sour Lake Road 4.6 mi 10m
College Street 4.5 mi 6m
North Twin City Highway 3 mi 4m
Magnolia Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Port Neches Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Keith Road 0.8 mi 2m
Highway 347 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 69 — 6.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Neches, TX and Westbury, TX.

1

Start on FM 365

86 ft · 9 sec · Nall Street
2

Turn left onto Port Neches Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Port Neches Avenue
3

Turn right onto FM 366

154 ft · 2 sec · Pure Oil Road
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on FM 366

1.7 mi · 2 min · Magnolia Avenue
5

Turn straight onto TX 347

3.0 mi · 4 min · North Twin City Highway
6

Continue on TX 347

0.7 mi · 48 sec · Highway 347
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 69, US 96, US 287 North
8

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

5.6 mi · 6 min · US 69; US 96; US 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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
10

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
11

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 851 Toward US 90: Liberty
12

Turn straight onto Interstate 10 South Frontage Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Interstate 10 South Frontage Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13

Turn left onto College Street

4.5 mi · 6 min · College Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn right onto Keith Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Keith Road
15

Turn left onto Phelan Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Phelan Boulevard
16

Continue on Old Sour Lake Road

4.6 mi · 10 min · Old Sour Lake Road
17

Turn right onto West Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · West Road
18

Turn left onto Sherman Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Sherman Road
19

Arrive at destination

Sherman Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | FM 366 / Pure Oil Road

Turn right onto FM 366 / Pure Oil Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
7 mi into trip | ~11m in | US 69; US 96; US 287

Merge onto US 69; US 96; US 287

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.7 mi into trip | ~17m 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
12.8 mi into trip | ~18m 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
13.8 mi into trip | ~19m 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

$3.55 one way

$7.09 round trip

$3.48/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.89 $3.96 $7.92
premium $4.23 $4.31 $8.62
diesel $4.80 $4.89 $9.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 28, 2026

Origin

Port Neches, TX

Afternoon in Port Neches on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

S 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 3:42PM CDT until June 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

Destination

Westbury, TX

Afternoon in Westbury on Sunday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

91°F

Sunny

S 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued June 28 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 3:42PM CDT until June 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX

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

2 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

45m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed highway and surface road experience, with about 30% of the drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 6.8 miles on US 69. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads, which will likely involve more local traffic and intersections as you get closer to your destination. Expect to notice the change in road type and speed limits as you move between these different driving environments.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on US 69.

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 around 1.1 miles in near FM 366 / Pure Oil Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (FM 366 / Pure Oil Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 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 ft 17 ft

Total Climb

48 ft

Total Descent

26 ft

Highest Point

40 ft

~25.9 mi in

Elevation Range

23 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 Neches, TX to Westbury, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Lufkin along the way.

Lufkin

12.7 mi in | ~17m | via US 69; US 96; US 287

About the Cities

Arriving in Westbury, TX

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on US 69. 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: at 1.1 miles (FM 366 / Pure Oil Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles (US 69; US 96; US 287): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 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.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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