How far is Ingleside, TX from Mathis, TX?

The driving distance from Ingleside, TX to Mathis, TX is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
45.37 mi
00h 50m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.37 mi
Kilometers
73.01 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mathis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Return by in Ingleside
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ingleside
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Mathis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ingleside
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
Sinton
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Ingleside
22.4 mi
00h 25m
To Mathis
22.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ingleside and Mathis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ingleside and Mathis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1535 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 181

    5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 181

  6. 6

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 181

    6 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 89

    2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Texas 188: Sinton

    2309 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    15 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto I-37 Access Road

    1127 ft · 23 sec · I-37 Access Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    939 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 459: Mathis

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate 37 Access Road

    880 ft · 18 sec · Interstate 37 Access Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Spur 459

    743 ft · 25 sec · Spur 459

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Lamar Street

    2747 ft · 1 min · North Lamar Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East San Patricio Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East San Patricio Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Front Street

    34 m · 2 sec · North Front Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Front Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingleside and Mathis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 181
11.3 mi · 25%
State Highway 89
4.26 mi · 9%
I-37 Access Road
3.05 mi · 7%
Railroad Avenue
1.32 mi · 3%
East San Patricio Avenue
0.95 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinton
00h 25m from Ingleside
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ingleside and Partly Sunny near Mathis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ingleside to Mathis?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Ingleside and 22.9 miles from Mathis.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ingleside and Partly Sunny near Mathis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ingleside and Mathis. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.14 km).

Ingleside

#1 Ingleside

City in Texas, United States

Population10,043
Coordinates27.8778000, -97.2116600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Mathis

#2 Mathis

City in Texas, United States

Population4,671
Coordinates28.0944600, -97.8280500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-97.211675, 27.877801)
End: North Front Street (-97.828281, 28.094635)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.09
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.05 $12.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.59 $7.35 $14.69
Diesel $3.99 $6.39 $12.78

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 Ingleside and Mathis. The current time is 01:23:30.

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.