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

The driving distance from Inez, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
97.57 mi
01h 36m
Flight
84.73 mi
136.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.73 mi
Kilometers
136.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.57 mi
Kilometers
157.03 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, May 28, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Inez
Thu, May 28, 2:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inez
2026-05-27T23:08
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, May 28, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inez
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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Inez
49.5 mi
00h 48m
To Corpus Christi
48.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 27 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 27 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    833 ft · 39 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1361 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Holzeauser Road

    1451 ft · 32 sec · Holzeauser Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    992 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 34%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 32%
Holzeauser Road
19.3 mi · 20%
Alamo Street
1.91 mi · 2%
East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Spur 91
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 77 South

Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

33.2 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
00h 48m from Inez
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Inez and Partly Cloudy near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Inez and 48.1 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Inez and Partly Cloudy near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inez and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 84.73 mi (136.36 km).

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#1 Inez

Census designated place

Population2,098
Coordinates28.9038800, -96.7880400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 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
Start: Church Street (-96.788025, 28.903855)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $13.00
Round trip
$26.00
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $13.00 $26.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.63 $29.25
Premium $4.59 $15.79 $31.59
Diesel $3.99 $13.74 $27.47

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Inez and Corpus Christi. The current time is 23:08:53.

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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.