How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Beach City, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Beach City, TX is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Beach City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Beach City.
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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
16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford
3198 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1021 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1044 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
11.5 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Loop West Frontage Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Loop West Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 610 East
787 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Loop West
9.3 mi · 12 min · South Loop West
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 225 East: Pasadena, La Porte
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Street, Old Galveston Road
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
117 m · 9 sec
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Continue on La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
779 ft · 16 sec · La Porte Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward TX 225 East
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Porte Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · La Porte Freeway
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Continue on Pasadena Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Pasadena Freeway
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Continue on La Porte Freeway
6.8 mi · 8 min · La Porte Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 146 North: Baytown
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 146 Business, TX 99 Toll: Wyoming Street
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1405
1575 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto East Grand Parkway South
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Grand Parkway South
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Tri City Beach Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Tri City Beach Road
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Turn right onto Seacrest Park Road
626 ft · 32 sec · Seacrest Park Road
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
709 ft · 33 sec · Ocean Drive
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Turn right
82 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Beach City.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Beach City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Beach City?
The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 120.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 120.3 miles from Beach City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Beach City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Beach City. Straight-line distance: 199 mi (320.26 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 Beach City
City in Chambers County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,792 |
| Coordinates | 29.6621700, -94.8899200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beach City (-94.88992, 29.66217)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $38.98 | $77.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $33.90 | $67.80 |
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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