How far is Kingsville, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Kingsville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsville and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingsville and Corpus Christi.
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Start on South 14th Street
17 m · 8 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto East King Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East King Avenue
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Turn left onto South US Highway 77 Bypass
724 ft · 20 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass
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Take the ramp slight left
794 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
7.2 mi · 8 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 79
4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79
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Turn left onto County Road 18
848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18
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Turn sharp right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
2351 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44 East: Robstown, Corpus Christi
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 77
1.2 km · 2 min · South US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto East State Highway 44
11.2 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsville and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East State Highway 44
Merge slight left onto East State Highway 44
11.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Kingsville and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kingsville to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Kingsville and 20.2 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Kingsville and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kingsville and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 34.33 mi (55.25 km).
#1 Kingsville
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 24,989 |
| Coordinates | 27.5158700, -97.8561100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
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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