Origin
Mathis, TX
Late night in Mathis on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mathis, TX to Ingleside, TX
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.9 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mathis, TX
Jeff Stapleton
Ingleside, TX
Thomas balabaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Mathis, TX to Ingleside, TX covers 44.9 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TX 188, US Highway 181, TX 361 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on TX 188. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 59m highway drive covering 44.9 miles, with most of the trip on TX 188 and US Highway 181. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.2 miles on TX 188.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TX 188 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TX 188 and US Highway 181. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 44.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue
Turn left onto TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland
6
37.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward FM 2986
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward FM 2986
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FM 2986
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward FM 2986
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mathis, TX and Ingleside, TX, road signs point toward Sinton, Rockport, Portland and Fm 2986.
Sinton
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
Rockport
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
Portland
21.7 mi in
|
~29m
Fm 2986
37.4 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TX 188 | 15.2 mi | 19m |
| US Highway 181 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| TX 361 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 37 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 89 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East 4th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Railroad Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| US 77 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
TX 188
— 15.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mathis, TX and Ingleside, TX.
1
Start on TX 359 Bus
110 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Front Street
2
Turn left onto TX 359 Bus
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East San Patricio Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Lamar Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lamar Street
4
Turn right onto Spur 459
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spur 459
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge onto I 37
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 37
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward TX 188, Sinton, Rockport
8
Continue on Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Interstate Highway 37 Access Road
9
Turn left onto TX 188
15 mi
·
19 min
·
TX 188
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
11
Merge onto US 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 77
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward TX 89: Beeville, Portland
13
Merge onto TX 89
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 89
14
Continue on US 181
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
15
Continue on US 181
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
16
Continue on US 181
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 181
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward FM 2986
18
Keep slight left at fork
166 ft
·
4 sec
Toward FM 2986
19
Keep slight right at fork
353 ft
·
8 sec
Toward FM 2986
20
Continue on Spur 202
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East 4th Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto TX 361
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
TX 361
22
Turn right onto FM 1069
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
FM 1069
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Mathis, TX · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Mathis, TX, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ingleside, TX
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ingleside, TX if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.78 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $7.43 | $14.85 |
| premium | $4.54 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.91 | $19.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Ingleside, TX
Late night in Ingleside on Friday
Local time
1:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°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
4 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
59m 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 Mathis, TX to Ingleside, TX covers 44.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TX 188, US Highway 181, TX 361. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.4 miles from Mathis, TX. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.78 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 44.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (TX 359 Bus / East San Patricio Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mathis, TX and Ingleside, TX, road signs point toward Sinton, Rockport, Portland and Fm 2986.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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