How far is Kennedale, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Kennedale, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 420.7 miles (677 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 335 miles (539.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kennedale and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kennedale and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
81 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Municipal Drive
41 m · 11 sec · Municipal Drive
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
130 m · 14 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Corry A Edwards Drive
1471 ft · 43 sec · Corry A Edwards Drive
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Turn left onto West Kennedale Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Kennedale Parkway
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Continue on Mansfield Highway
133 m · 17 sec · Mansfield Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast Loop 820
46 m · 5 sec · Southeast Loop 820
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennedale and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kennedale and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kennedale to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 420.7 miles (677 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Montopolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.7 miles from Kennedale and 227.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 335 miles (539.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.08 one way or $112.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kennedale and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Montopolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montopolis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kennedale and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 334.99 mi (539.12 km).
#1 Kennedale
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 8,620 |
| Coordinates | 32.6468000, -97.2258500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 677 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $56.08 | $112.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.10 | $126.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $68.13 | $136.26 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $59.26 | $118.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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