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

The driving distance from Cloverleaf, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
220.92 mi
03h 38m
Flight
191.87 mi
308.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.87 mi
Kilometers
308.78 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.92 mi
Kilometers
355.53 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Return by in Cloverleaf
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverleaf
2026-04-22T21:45
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverleaf
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
Edna
TX

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

From Cloverleaf
110.8 mi
01h 49m
To Corpus Christi
110.1 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Cloverleaf and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hollywood Street

    59 m · 11 sec · Hollywood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenville Street

    1984 ft · 2 min · Greenville Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Freeport Street

    2425 ft · 52 sec · Freeport Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    935 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · East Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South

    1847 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  33. 33

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverleaf 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 34%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 16%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 14%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 8%
East Freeway
8.84 mi · 4%
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
191.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edna
01h 49m from Cloverleaf
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cloverleaf 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 Cloverleaf to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.8 miles from Cloverleaf and 110.1 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 191.9 miles (308.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.48 one way or $58.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverleaf and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 191.87 mi (308.78 km).

Cloverleaf

#1 Cloverleaf

Census designated place

Population22,942
Coordinates29.7782800, -95.1718800
Altitude8
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: Hollywood Street (-95.171749, 29.778283)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.51 L · about $29.48
Round trip
$58.95
15.6 gal · 59.02 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.48 $58.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.17 $66.33
Premium $4.59 $35.81 $71.62
Diesel $3.99 $31.15 $62.29

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 Cloverleaf and Corpus Christi. The current time is 21:45:48.

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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.