How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Kirby, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Kirby, TX is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.24 mi
02h 31m
Flight
129.6 mi
208.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.6 mi
Kilometers
208.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.24 mi
Kilometers
232.13 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Kirby
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Three Rivers
TX

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
72.3 mi
01h 15m
To Kirby
72 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Kirby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Kirby.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    115.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1014 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East

    120 m · 10 sec · Interstate 10 East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ackerman Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Ackerman Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cinderella Street

    1327 ft · 1 min · Cinderella Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vinecrest Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Vinecrest Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Redding Drive

    7 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redding Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Kirby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Connally Loop
6.96 mi · 5%
Ackerman Road
1.68 mi · 1%
I 10 East
0.61 mi
I 410 North
0.45 mi
Cinderella Street
0.25 mi
I 410
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

116 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
01h 15m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Kirby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Kirby?

The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Corpus Christi and 72 miles from Kirby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Kirby.

Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Rivers, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Rivers.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

110 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Kirby. Straight-line distance: 129.6 mi (208.57 km).

Corpus Christi

#1 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kirby

#2 Kirby

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population8,719
Coordinates29.4632900, -98.3855700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Kirby (-98.38557, 29.46329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.27 L · about $19.24
Round trip
$38.47
10.18 gal · 38.54 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.24 $38.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.64 $43.29
Premium $4.59 $23.37 $46.74
Diesel $3.99 $20.32 $40.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Kirby. The current time is 00:23:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.