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

The driving distance from Brookshire, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 190.1 miles (306 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.12 mi
03h 13m
Flight
162.72 mi
261.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.72 mi
Kilometers
261.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.12 mi
Kilometers
305.97 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 2:19 PM CDT
Return by in Brookshire
Sat, May 30, 5:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookshire
2026-05-30T11:06
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 2:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookshire
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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Brookshire
95.7 mi
01h 36m
To Corpus Christi
94.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Waller Avenue

    25 m · 9 sec · Waller Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway Boulevard

    1904 ft · 34 sec · Highway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Front Street

    3274 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Koomey Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Koomey Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1309 ft · 24 sec · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    553 ft · 9 sec · Commerce Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ponderosa Road

    1334 ft · 39 sec · Ponderosa Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1302 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  28. 28

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookshire 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 39%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 17%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 16%
Koomey Road
8.98 mi · 5%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
6.38 mi · 3%
Alamo Street
1.91 mi · 1%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
01h 36m from Brookshire
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brookshire 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 Brookshire to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 190.1 miles (306 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Brookshire and 94.4 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.36 one way or $50.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brookshire and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookshire and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 162.72 mi (261.87 km).

Brookshire

#1 Brookshire

City in Waller County, Texas, United States

Population6,095
Coordinates29.7860600, -95.9510700
Altitude49
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: Waller Avenue (-95.951291, 29.786061)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.4 L · about $25.36
Round trip
$50.71
13.42 gal · 50.8 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.36 $50.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.53 $57.06
Premium $4.59 $30.81 $61.61
Diesel $3.99 $26.79 $53.59

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookshire and Corpus Christi. The current time is 11:06:31.

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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.