How far is Robstown, TX from Van Vleck, TX?
The driving distance from Robstown, TX to Van Vleck, TX is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Robstown and Van Vleck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Robstown and Van Vleck.
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Start on East Main Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · East Main Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
114 m · 18 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue A
1.5 km · 2 min · West Avenue A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South US Highway 77
1.4 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight left toward County Road 44
1247 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 5 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
37.6 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
27.2 mi · 29 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 521
927 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Wells Street
27.3 mi · 41 min · North Wells Street
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Broadway
2691 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto 4th Street
28 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Robstown and Van Vleck.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Sinton
Take the exit slight right toward Sinton, Victoria
37.6 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Robstown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Vleck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Robstown to Van Vleck?
The road trip is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Robstown and 79.8 miles from Van Vleck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Robstown and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Vleck.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Robstown and Van Vleck. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.18 km).
#1 Robstown
City in Nueces County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,133 |
| Coordinates | 27.7903000, -97.6688800 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Van Vleck
Census designated place
| Population | 1,844 |
| Coordinates | 29.0177500, -95.8894000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Vleck (-95.8894, 29.01775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.96 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.13 | $50.26 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $27.22 | $54.44 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $33.58 | $67.17 |
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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