How far is Calvert, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Calvert, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Calvert and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Calvert and Corpus Christi.
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Start on South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North State Highway 6
6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6
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Continue on North Market Street
2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street
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Continue on South State Highway 6
11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6
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Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR
1377 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on South State Highway 6
1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6
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Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road
8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road
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Turn right
36.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
874 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on North Texana Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Turn left onto United States Highway 77
39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
85 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway
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Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
2991 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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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 Calvert 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.
United States Highway 77
Turn left onto United States Highway 77
39.9 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Calvert 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 Calvert to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Hallettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Calvert and 125.3 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Calvert and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Hallettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hallettsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Calvert and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 223.8 mi (360.17 km).
#1 Calvert
City in Robertson County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,136 |
| Coordinates | 30.9779700, -96.6738600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $36.14 | $72.27 |
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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