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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Alice, TX is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.93 mi
00h 52m
Flight
41.3 mi
66.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.93 mi
Kilometers
72.31 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alice
Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, Apr 17, 5:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-17T04:07
Arrive Alice
Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Robstown
TX

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
22.4 mi
00h 26m
To Alice
22.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on North Padre Island Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South US Highway 77

    2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3106 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Avenue J

    26.4 mi · 31 min · East Avenue J

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Cameron Street

    715 ft · 22 sec · North Cameron Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    29 m · 4 sec · East 2nd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Alice.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Avenue J
26.4 mi · 59%
TX 44
11.7 mi · 26%
North Padre Island Drive
0.99 mi · 2%
South US Highway 77
0.44 mi · 1%
TX 358
0.41 mi · 1%
North Cameron Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

East Avenue J

Turn left onto East Avenue J

26.4 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robstown
00h 26m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Alice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Alice?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 22.5 miles from Alice.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Alice. Straight-line distance: 41.3 mi (66.46 km).

Corpus Christi

#1 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
Alice

#2 Alice

City in Texas

Population18,591
Coordinates27.7522500, -98.0697200
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Alice (-98.06972, 27.75225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6 L · about $6.01
Round trip
$12.02
3.18 gal · 12 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $6.01 $12.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.59 $7.30 $14.60
Diesel $3.99 $6.35 $12.70

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 Corpus Christi and Alice. The current time is 04:07:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.