How far is Beach City, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Beach City, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 245.9 miles (395.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
245.96 mi
04h 08m
Flight
199 mi
320.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199 mi
Kilometers
320.26 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.96 mi
Kilometers
395.83 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Beach City
Fri, Apr 17, 1:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach City
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Corpus Christi
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach City
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
Ganado
TX

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

From Beach City
120.7 mi
02h 04m
To Corpus Christi
125.3 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach City and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    82 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    709 ft · 32 sec · Ocean Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road

    626 ft · 33 sec · Seacrest Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Grand Parkway South

    1 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 99 West

    878 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Parkway South

    3.7 mi · 4 min · East Grand Parkway South

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East Grand Parkway South

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Fred Hartman Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Fred Hartman Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 West: Pasadena, Houston

    2817 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    6.7 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pasadena Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on La Porte Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · La Porte Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 610 West

    2542 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Loop South

    7.2 mi · 9 min · East Loop South

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto South Loop West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Loop West

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alternate: Buffalo Speedway, South Main Street

    1289 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Loop West Frontage Road

    3251 ft · 1 min · South Loop West Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    11.4 mi · 16 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59

    1743 ft · 52 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    780 ft · 18 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 59 South, I 69 South

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  29. 29

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  39. 39

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  41. 41

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  44. 44

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  45. 45

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  47. 47

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  48. 48

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  49. 49

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach City 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
50 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
21
9 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 30%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 13%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 7%
Southwest Freeway
16.7 mi · 7%
Main Street
11.4 mi · 5%
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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
199 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ganado
02h 04m from Beach City
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beach City 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 Beach City to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 245.9 miles (395.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Ganado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Beach City and 125.3 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.80 one way or $65.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beach City and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach City and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 199 mi (320.26 km).

Beach City

#1 Beach City

City in Chambers County, Texas, United States

Population2,792
Coordinates29.6621700, -94.8899200
Altitude7
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: (-94.890449, 29.66236)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.85 L · about $32.80
Round trip
$65.60
17.36 gal · 65.7 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.80 $65.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.91 $73.81
Premium $4.59 $39.85 $79.70
Diesel $3.99 $34.66 $69.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach City and Corpus Christi. The current time is 05:29:07.

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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.