How far is Aldine, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Aldine, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.23 mi
03h 37m
Flight
191.25 mi
307.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.25 mi
Kilometers
307.78 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.23 mi
Kilometers
359.26 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Aldine
Sat, Apr 25, 8:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aldine
2026-04-25T01:45
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 25, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aldine
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Edna
TX

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

From Aldine
112.2 mi
01h 48m
To Corpus Christi
111 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aldine and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aldine and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Aldine Bender Road

    43 m · 7 sec · Aldine Bender Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Hardy Road

    2553 ft · 57 sec · West Hardy Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    2382 ft · 48 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward BW 8 West

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway East

    1.9 mi · 2 min · North Sam Houston Parkway East

  6. 6

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  35. 35

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aldine and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 33%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 14%
Southwest Freeway
20.2 mi · 9%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
20.1 mi · 9%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59

Continue on US Highway 59

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
191.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edna
01h 48m from Aldine
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aldine and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aldine to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.2 miles from Aldine and 111 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.78 one way or $59.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Aldine and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aldine and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 191.25 mi (307.78 km).

Aldine

#1 Aldine

Census designated place

Population15,869
Coordinates29.9324500, -95.3802100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Aldine Bender Road (-95.380272, 29.932707)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.82 L · about $29.78
Round trip
$59.56
15.76 gal · 59.64 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.78 $59.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.51 $67.01
Premium $4.59 $36.18 $72.35
Diesel $3.99 $31.46 $62.93

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Aldine and Corpus Christi. The current time is 01:45:31.

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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.