How far is Charlestown, IN from Rockport, TX?
The driving distance from Charlestown, IN to Rockport, TX is about 1155.2 miles (1859.1 km), with a travel time of about 21h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 974.3 miles (1568 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 21h 29m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Rockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Rockport.
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Start on County Road 403
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Road 403
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road 403
32 m · 2 sec · County Road 403
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road 403
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 403
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Indiana Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Indiana Avenue
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Continue on County Road 311
1496 ft · 27 sec · County Road 311
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Take the ramp slight right
892 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
123 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Huntisville, Memphis
1735 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.6 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Memphis
3193 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
196.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock
680 ft · 9 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
117 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 369 South, US 59 South: Atlanta, Houston, Shreveport
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 93, FM 3527: Houston
2132 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Lake Drive
1.4 km · 1 min · South Lake Drive
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Continue on US Highway 59
18.2 mi · 20 min · US Highway 59
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Turn straight onto Loop 59
2.1 mi · 3 min · Loop 59
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South, TX 77 West: Marshall, Naples
820 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
68.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit right
1287 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Loop
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Loop
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Take the exit slight right
1264 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
24.8 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Route 259
3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259
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Continue on US Highway 259
11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin
68 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
128 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
556 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North US Highway 59
1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59
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Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive
6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive
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Continue on Stallings Drive
2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive
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Take the exit slight right
919 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
68 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on South US Highway 59
19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59
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Take the exit slight right toward South First Street
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Medford Drive
1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive
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Turn left onto South First Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street
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Continue on US 59
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59
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Continue on Diboll Relief Route
113.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Diboll Relief Route
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
13.5 mi · 15 min · US Highway 77 South
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Take the exit slight right
1256 ft · 42 sec
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Turn sharp left onto State Highway 239 East
10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 239 East
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Turn right onto State Highway 35 South
23.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 35 South
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Causeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B Johnson Causeway
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Continue on State Highway 35 North
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35 North
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Continue on Rath Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Rath Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Street
1070 ft · 23 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on North Austin Street
2178 ft · 46 sec · North Austin Street
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1354 ft · 27 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlestown and Rockport.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
196 mi · 03h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Charlestown and Sunny near Rockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Charlestown to Rockport?
The road trip is about 1155.2 miles (1859.1 km) and usually takes 21h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 575.9 miles from Charlestown and 579.3 miles from Rockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 974.3 miles (1568 km), while the road route adds roughly 180.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $157.42 one way or $314.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 362.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Charlestown and Rockport, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Charlestown and Sunny near Rockport.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockport.
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Little Rock Union Station
Hope
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 974.34 mi (1568.05 km).
#1 Charlestown
City in Clark County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 8,544 |
| Coordinates | 38.4531200, -85.6702400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockport
Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas.
| Population | 10,847 |
| Coordinates | 28.0207700, -97.0560100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockport (-97.05601, 28.02077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1859 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 38h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $157.42 | $314.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $181.59 | $363.17 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $203.31 | $406.62 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $269.87 | $539.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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