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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to McQueeney, TX is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.61 mi
02h 53m
Flight
129.67 mi
208.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.67 mi
Kilometers
208.68 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.61 mi
Kilometers
269.74 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McQueeney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T00:55
Arrive McQueeney
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
83.9 mi
01h 26m
To McQueeney
83.7 mi
01h 26m

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 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    1.3 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 725: Lake McQueeney

    1748 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 725

    2 mi · 3 min · Farm-to-Market Road 725

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 78

    3024 ft · 1 min · Farm-to-Market Road 78

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cypress Ridge Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Cypress Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 13%
Connally Loop
6.96 mi · 4%
Farm-to-Market Road 725
2.05 mi · 1%
I 10 East
1.41 mi · 1%
Farm-to-Market Road 78
0.57 mi
I 410 North
0.45 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
01h 26m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near McQueeney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 83.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 83.7 miles from McQueeney.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 McQueeney. Straight-line distance: 129.67 mi (208.68 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
McQueeney

#2 McQueeney

Census designated place

Population2,545
Coordinates29.5921700, -98.0333400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: McQueeney (-98.03334, 29.59217)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.39 L · about $22.33
Round trip
$44.67
11.82 gal · 44.78 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.33 $44.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.13 $50.26
Premium $4.59 $27.13 $54.27
Diesel $3.99 $23.60 $47.20

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 McQueeney. The current time is 00:55:21.

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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.