How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Aransas Pass, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Aransas Pass, TX is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.11 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.83 mi
27.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.83 mi
Kilometers
27.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.11 mi
Kilometers
33.97 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aransas Pass
Sun, Apr 12, 1:51 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 12, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-12T13:24
Arrive Aransas Pass
Sun, Apr 12, 1:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gregory
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Corpus Christi
10.6 mi
00h 13m
To Aransas Pass
10.6 mi
00h 13m

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
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Aransas Pass.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1177 ft · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

    10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass

    2163 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Wheeler Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on West Cleveland Boulevard

    73 m · 12 sec · West Cleveland Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Harrison Boulevard

    5 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Harbor Bridge
17.6 mi · 83%
West Wheeler Avenue
2.2 mi · 10%
TX 35 Business
0.41 mi · 2%
North Brownlee Boulevard
0.15 mi · 1%
West Cleveland Boulevard
0.05 mi
Harrison Boulevard
0 mi
Longest Stretch

New Harbor Bridge

Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

10.1 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
16.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gregory
00h 13m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aransas Pass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Aransas Pass?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 10.6 miles from Aransas Pass.

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

The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aransas Pass.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Aransas Pass. Straight-line distance: 16.83 mi (27.08 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
Aransas Pass

#2 Aransas Pass

City in Texas, United States

Population8,496
Coordinates27.9094700, -97.1499900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Aransas Pass (-97.14999, 27.90947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.59
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $2.80 $5.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.59 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $3.99 $2.95 $5.91

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 Aransas Pass. The current time is 13:24:51.

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.