How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Bayou Vista, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Bayou Vista, TX is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Bayou Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Bayou Vista.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
20.1 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
1215 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
1 km · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West
779 ft · 10 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West
21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway East
1273 ft · 17 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Houston, Galveston
1.1 km · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Galveston
3257 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway
24.1 mi · 28 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
776 ft · 21 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
925 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Highway 6
108 m · 15 sec · Highway 6
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Continue on Highway 6
121 m · 8 sec · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Barracuda Street
20 m · 9 sec · Barracuda Street
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Turn left onto Neptune Drive
1161 ft · 53 sec · Neptune Drive
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Turn right onto Warsaw Drive
1724 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warsaw Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Bayou Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 59 South
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bayou Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Bayou Vista?
The road trip is about 242.5 miles (390.2 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Ganado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Corpus Christi and 121.2 miles from Bayou Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.9 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 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.31 one way or $64.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bayou Vista.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Bayou Vista. Straight-line distance: 182.64 mi (293.93 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Bayou Vista
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,637 |
| Coordinates | 29.3263500, -94.9385300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bayou Vista (-94.93853, 29.32635)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.35 | $72.71 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.25 | $78.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.14 | $68.28 |
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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