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

The driving distance from Arp, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 392.8 miles (632.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
392.84 mi
06h 52m
Flight
336.19 mi
541.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
336.19 mi
Kilometers
541.05 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
392.84 mi
Kilometers
632.21 km
Drive Time
06h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Arp
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arp
2026-04-22T20:23
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arp
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From Arp
196.4 mi
03h 26m
To Corpus Christi
196.4 mi
03h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lowry Street

    92 m · 19 sec · Lowry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Longview Street

    7 mi · 11 min · East Longview Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Ponsard Street

    1279 ft · 19 sec · North Ponsard Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Duval Street

    1861 ft · 27 sec · East Duval Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Railroad Avenue

    17 mi · 19 min · South Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Jackson Street

    1531 ft · 26 sec · North Jackson Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Rusk Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Rusk Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 79 West

    22.9 mi · 26 min · US Highway 79 West

  9. 9

    Continue on East Palestine Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Palestine Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Oak Street

    11.7 mi · 14 min · West Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  20. 20

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  22. 22

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  39. 39

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  40. 40

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  43. 43

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  44. 44

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  45. 45

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  47. 47

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  48. 48

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 17%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 9%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 8%
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 6%
US Highway 79 West
22.9 mi · 6%
South Railroad Avenue
17 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

75.4 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.6 mi
336.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
03h 26m from Arp
Leave By
10:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arp and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 392.8 miles (632.2 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.4 miles from Arp and 196.4 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 336.2 miles (541.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.38 one way or $104.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arp and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Giddings, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Giddings.

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arp and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 336.19 mi (541.05 km).

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#1 Arp

City in Smith County, Texas, United States

Population1,046
Coordinates32.2254300, -95.0577200
Altitude151
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: Lowry Street (-95.057859, 32.22535)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 632 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.86 gal
52.47 L · about $52.38
Round trip
$104.75
27.72 gal · 104.94 L
Estimated CO2
123.2 kg one way
Round trip: 246.3 kg / 543 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.38 $104.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.93 $117.87
Premium $4.59 $63.63 $127.26
Diesel $3.99 $55.34 $110.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arp and Corpus Christi. The current time is 20:23:21.

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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.