How far is Aransas Pass, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Aransas Pass, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Harrison Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Continue on West Wheeler Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto FM 1069 North
1294 ft · 30 sec · FM 1069 North
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Take the ramp left
2308 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 35 Bypass
Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
17.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Aransas Pass and 9.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aransas Pass and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aransas Pass and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 16.83 mi (27.08 km).
#1 Aransas Pass
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 8,496 |
| Coordinates | 27.9094700, -97.1499900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.78 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
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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