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

The driving distance from Kingsland, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.84 mi
03h 44m
Flight
207.24 mi
333.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.24 mi
Kilometers
333.52 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.84 mi
Kilometers
384.37 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Fri, Nov 6, 9:44 PM CST
Return by in Kingsland
Sat, Nov 7, 1:29 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsland
2026-11-06T18:00
Arrive Corpus Christi
Fri, Nov 6, 9:44 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:32 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsland
9:00 PM CST
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
Sandy Oaks
TX

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States of America

From Kingsland
119.2 mi
01h 52m
To Corpus Christi
119.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Euel Moore Drive

    3 m · 3 sec · Euel Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1173 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ranch to Market Road 2900

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Ranch to Market Road 2900

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 71

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Highway 71

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Ranch Road 962

    10.5 mi · 14 min · Ranch Road 962

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North US Highway 281

    23.8 mi · 27 min · North US Highway 281

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 59%
South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 11%
North US Highway 281
23.8 mi · 10%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 7%
Ranch Road 962
10.5 mi · 4%
Ranch to Market Road 2900
5.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lucian Adams Freeway

Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

140 mi · 02h 23m

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
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sandy Oaks
01h 52m from Kingsland
Leave By
9:32 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kingsland 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 Kingsland to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Sandy Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Kingsland and 119.6 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sandy Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sandy Oaks, 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 Sandy Oaks.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

27 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

90 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsland and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 207.24 mi (333.52 km).

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#1 Kingsland

Kingsland is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.6582400, -98.4405800
Altitude255
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: RM 1431 (-98.440574, 30.658265)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.9 L · about $30.19
Round trip
$60.38
16.86 gal · 63.8 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $30.19 $60.38
Mid-grade $4.09 $34.51 $69.02
Premium $4.47 $37.70 $75.40
Diesel $5.68 $47.90 $95.80

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsland and Corpus Christi. The current time is 18:00:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.