How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Alton North (historical), TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Alton North (historical), TX is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.12 mi
02h 58m
Flight
118.06 mi
190 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.06 mi
Kilometers
190 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.12 mi
Kilometers
248.04 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alton North (historical)
Sun, Apr 12, 4:25 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 12, 7:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-12T13:26
Arrive Alton North (historical)
Sun, Apr 12, 4:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Falfurrias
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
77.2 mi
01h 29m
To Alton North (historical)
76.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Alton North (historical).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Alton North (historical).

  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

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South US Highway 77

    3143 ft · 1 min · South US Highway 77

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    6.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 77

  9. 9

    Continue on Driscoll Bypass

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Driscoll Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    11.1 mi · 12 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 141

    741 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South US Highway 77 Bypass

    774 ft · 25 sec · South US Highway 77 Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East King Avenue

    16.2 mi · 21 min · East King Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1804 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    9.5 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

    55.8 mi · 59 min · Falfurrias Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Business South: Edinburg

    1507 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North Expressway 281

    2291 ft · 39 sec · North Expressway 281

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    110 m · 10 sec · North 10th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West University Drive

    8.6 mi · 12 min · West University Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mayberry Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mayberry Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayberry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Alton North (historical).

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Falfurrias Expressway
63 mi · 41%
East King Avenue
37.1 mi · 24%
U.S. Highway 77
17.4 mi · 11%
TX 44
11.8 mi · 8%
West University Drive
8.62 mi · 6%
Driscoll Bypass
4.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Falfurrias Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Falfurrias Expressway

55.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falfurrias
01h 29m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton North (historical).

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Alton North (historical)?

The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 76.9 miles from Alton North (historical).

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alton North (historical).

Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Falfurrias, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falfurrias.

BUS

McAllen, Texas

114 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Alton North (historical). Straight-line distance: 118.06 mi (190 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
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#2 Alton North (historical)

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States of America

Population5,541
Coordinates26.2953500, -98.3044600
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Alton North (historical) (-98.30446, 26.29535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.59 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.12
10.88 gal · 41.18 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.56 $41.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.13 $46.26
Premium $4.59 $24.98 $49.95
Diesel $3.99 $21.72 $43.44

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Alton North (historical). The current time is 13:26:04.

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.