Origin
Ingleside, TX
Night in Ingleside on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ingleside, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ingleside, TX
Thomas balabaud
Corpus Christi, TX
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ingleside, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 18.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 35, TX 361, I 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.8 miles on TX 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 18.5 miles, with most of the trip on TX 35 and TX 361. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.8 miles on TX 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 35 and TX 361. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near TX 361.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 361): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (TX 35): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
TX 361
Turn left onto TX 361
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward TX 35, South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 35, South
3
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
TX 35
Merge onto TX 35
Merge point - match speed before joining
3
16.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 37
Merge onto I 37
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 35 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| TX 361 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 37 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Interstate Highway 37 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 35
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingleside, TX and Corpus Christi, TX.
1
Start on FM 1069
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto TX 361
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 361
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 35, South
4
Merge onto TX 35
11 mi
·
12 min
·
TX 35
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 37
9
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
387 ft
·
10 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
10
Continue on Interstate Highway 37
444 ft
·
15 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37
11
Continue on I 37
483 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 37
12
Arrive at destination
I 37
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.80 one way
$5.59 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Corpus Christi, TX
Night in Corpus Christi on Thursday
Local time
11:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ingleside, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers 18.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 35, TX 361, I 37. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Ingleside, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (TX 361): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6 miles (TX 35): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Ingleside, TX to Corpus Christi, TX does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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