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

The driving distance from Keene, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 317.6 miles (511.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
367.46 mi
05h 59m
Flight
317.6 mi
511.12 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
317.6 mi
Kilometers
511.12 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
367.46 mi
Kilometers
591.37 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mustang Ridge
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Keene
183.2 mi
02h 59m
To Corpus Christi
184.3 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fairview Avenue

    1759 ft · 1 min · South Fairview Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 4th Street

    1087 ft · 32 sec · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Eastern Street

    1038 ft · 38 sec · South Eastern Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East US Highway 67

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East US Highway 67

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    124 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35W

    1752 ft · 48 sec · South Interstate 35W

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35W South

    890 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    59.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  17. 17

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  19. 19

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  25. 25

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  29. 29

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 181

    17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  36. 36

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 18%
I 35W South
59.3 mi · 16%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 16%
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 15%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 181
24.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 35W South

Merge slight left

59.1 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
317.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mustang Ridge
02h 59m from Keene
Leave By
5:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keene and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km) and usually takes 05h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mustang Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Keene and 184.3 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 317.6 miles (511.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.01 one way or $98.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keene and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Mustang Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mustang Ridge, 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 Mustang Ridge.

RAIL

Austin

24 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

31 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Taylor

63 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

104 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 317.6 mi (511.12 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in Johnson County, Texas, United States

Population6,588
Coordinates32.3968100, -97.3239000
Altitude272
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: (-97.323789, 32.396812)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 591 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.97 gal
49.08 L · about $49.01
Round trip
$98.03
25.94 gal · 98.16 L
Estimated CO2
115.3 kg one way
Round trip: 230.5 kg / 508 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $49.01 $98.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $55.15 $110.30
Premium $4.59 $59.55 $119.09
Diesel $3.99 $51.79 $103.58

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 Keene and Corpus Christi. The current time is 19:30:32.

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.