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

The driving distance from Kirbyville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
341.42 mi
05h 30m
Flight
289.23 mi
465.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.23 mi
Kilometers
465.47 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.42 mi
Kilometers
549.47 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 12:34 PM CDT
Return by in Kirbyville
Sat, May 30, 6:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kirbyville
2026-05-30T07:03
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 12:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kirbyville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beasley
TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

From Kirbyville
171.2 mi
02h 45m
To Corpus Christi
170.2 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elizabeth Avenue

    93 m · 10 sec · South Elizabeth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lavielle Street

    107 m · 21 sec · East Lavielle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    48.6 mi · 54 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Eastex Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  31. 31

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kirbyville 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
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
84 mi · 25%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 22%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 10%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 10%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 9%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Eastex Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway

82.8 mi · 01h 34m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
289.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beasley
02h 45m from Kirbyville
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kirbyville 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 Kirbyville to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Beasley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Kirbyville and 170.2 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.54 one way or $91.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kirbyville and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Beasley

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Beasley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Freeman Town Park

Richmond , TX
601 Burnet St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City park
City of Rosenberg
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

City of Rosenberg

Rosenberg , TX
2110 4th St, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Rating 3.1/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Carriage Glen Apartments

Rosenberg , TX
1811 City Hall Dr, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Rating 3.8/5 16 reviews Apartment complex,Apartment building
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Richmond , TX
402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beasley.

BUS

Houston, TX

60 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

61 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

64 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

112 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kirbyville and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 289.23 mi (465.47 km).

Kirbyville

#1 Kirbyville

City in Jasper County, Texas, United States

Population2,032
Coordinates30.6604800, -93.8926800
Altitude34
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: South Elizabeth Avenue (-93.892765, 30.660482)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 549 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.05 gal
45.61 L · about $45.54
Round trip
$91.07
24.1 gal · 91.22 L
Estimated CO2
107.1 kg one way
Round trip: 214.2 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $45.54 $91.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.24 $102.47
Premium $4.59 $55.32 $110.64
Diesel $3.99 $48.12 $96.23

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kirbyville and Corpus Christi. The current time is 07:03:48.

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.