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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Brookshire, TX is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.78 mi
03h 55m
Flight
162.72 mi
261.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.72 mi
Kilometers
261.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.78 mi
Kilometers
307.03 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookshire
Sat, May 30, 4:17 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 8:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-30T12:22
Arrive Brookshire
Sat, May 30, 4:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
95.5 mi
01h 57m
To Brookshire
95.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136

    17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1358 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    72 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Mc Kinney Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Mc Kinney Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Dill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dill Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 60

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    598 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1309 ft · 22 sec · North 1st Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Simonton Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Simonton Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3274 ft · 57 sec · Front Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway Boulevard

    1904 ft · 36 sec · Highway Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Waller Avenue

    25 m · 1 sec · Waller Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waller Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
75.7 mi · 40%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 17%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 14%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 6%
Simonton Road
8.98 mi · 5%
Mc Kinney Street
8.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59 South

Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

75.3 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
01h 57m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Brookshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 95.3 miles from Brookshire.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Brookshire. Straight-line distance: 162.72 mi (261.87 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
Brookshire

#2 Brookshire

City in Waller County, Texas, United States

Population6,095
Coordinates29.7860600, -95.9510700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Brookshire (-95.95107, 29.78606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.87
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.43 $50.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.62 $57.23
Premium $4.59 $30.90 $61.79
Diesel $3.99 $26.87 $53.75

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Brookshire. The current time is 12:22:21.

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.