How far is South Padre Island, TX from Rockport, TX?
The driving distance from South Padre Island, TX to Rockport, TX is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Padre Island and Rockport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Padre Island and Rockport.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Gulf Boulevard
2881 ft · 1 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Harbor Street
554 ft · 25 sec · East Harbor Street
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Turn left onto Padre Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Padre Boulevard
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Turn slight right
632 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Queen Isabella Causeway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Queen Isabella Causeway
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Continue on East Queen Isabella Boulevard
2423 ft · 1 min · East Queen Isabella Boulevard
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Turn straight onto State Highway 100
1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 100
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Turn left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 550
936 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 550
14 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 550
3.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 550
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue on I-169, TX 550 Toll
1.5 km · 59 sec · I-169, TX 550 Toll
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Continue on Interstate 169
3.6 mi · 4 min · Interstate 169
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Merge slight left onto North Expressway
2.2 mi · 2 min · North Expressway
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 1 hr 53 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
11.6 mi · 13 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
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
9.8 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Padre Island and Rockport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Highway 77
Continue on U.S. Highway 77
102 mi · 01h 53m
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 Cloudy leaving South Padre Island and Mostly Cloudy near Rockport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Padre Island to Rockport?
The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.5 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from South Padre Island and 104.7 miles from Rockport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.6 miles (213.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.53 one way or $51.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Padre Island and Mostly Cloudy near Rockport.
Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falfurrias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Padre Island and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 132.63 mi (213.44 km).
#1 South Padre Island
Town in Texas, United States
| Population | 2,752 |
| Coordinates | 26.1036900, -97.1646900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockport
Seaside city of Rockport is located in the state of Texas.
| Population | 10,847 |
| Coordinates | 28.0207700, -97.0560100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockport (-97.05601, 28.02077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $3.45 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Mid-grade | $3.95 | $29.25 | $58.50 |
| Premium | $4.33 | $32.06 | $64.11 |
| Diesel | $5.57 | $41.19 | $82.38 |
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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