How far is Bloomington, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Bloomington, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomington and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomington and Corpus Christi.
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Start on 1st Street East
37 m · 11 sec · 1st Street East
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 35 South
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35 South
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Continue on Main Street
1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 35 South
23.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 35 South
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Causeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B Johnson Causeway
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Continue on State Highway 35 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 35 North
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Turn right onto FM 3036
1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
19.5 mi · 22 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 Bloomington and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 35 South
Continue on State Highway 35 South
23.3 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bloomington to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Bloomington and 39.1 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bloomington and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rockport Beach Park Pavilions
City of Rockport offices
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fulton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 66.09 mi (106.36 km).
#1 Bloomington
Bloomington is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.6477700, -96.8924900 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $12.90 | $25.80 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
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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