How far is Mathis, TX from Ingleside, TX?

The driving distance from Mathis, TX to Ingleside, TX is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.86 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.86 mi
Kilometers
72.19 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ingleside
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Mathis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mathis
2026-04-22T22:22
Arrive Ingleside
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mathis
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Sinton
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Mathis
22.4 mi
00h 29m
To Ingleside
22.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mathis and Ingleside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mathis and Ingleside.

  1. 1

    Start on North Front Street

    34 m · 10 sec · North Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East San Patricio Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East San Patricio Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lamar Street

    2669 ft · 1 min · North Lamar Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spur 459

    49 m · 3 sec · Spur 459

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

    565 ft · 13 sec · Interstate Highway 37 Access Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland

    2463 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 89

    2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  15. 15

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 181

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 2986

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on FM 2986

    51 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on FM 2986

    108 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East 4th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1535 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mathis and Ingleside.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 181
11.2 mi · 25%
Spur 459
3.19 mi · 7%
State Highway 89
2.65 mi · 6%
East 4th Street
1.96 mi · 4%
Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
1.65 mi · 4%
Railroad Avenue
1.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinton
00h 29m from Mathis
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mathis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ingleside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mathis to Ingleside?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Mathis and 22.4 miles from Ingleside.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mathis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ingleside.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mathis and Ingleside. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.14 km).

Mathis

#1 Mathis

City in Texas, United States

Population4,671
Coordinates28.0944600, -97.8280500
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Ingleside

#2 Ingleside

City in Texas, United States

Population10,043
Coordinates27.8778000, -97.2116600
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Mathis (-97.82805, 28.09446)
End: Ingleside (-97.21166, 27.8778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.94
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $5.97 $11.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.59 $7.25 $14.51
Diesel $3.99 $6.31 $12.62

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 Mathis and Ingleside. The current time is 22:22:15.

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.