How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Buna, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Buna, TX is about 326 miles (524.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Buna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Buna.
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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
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Continue on Eastex Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway
64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper
10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper
22.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 96 Business
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 96 Business
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Turn right
131 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Buna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Buna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Buna?
The road trip is about 326 miles (524.7 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163 miles from Corpus Christi and 163 miles from Buna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.46 one way or $86.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Buna.
Stop Ideas Near Kendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kendleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Buna. Straight-line distance: 275.73 mi (443.75 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 Buna
Census designated place
| Population | 2,142 |
| Coordinates | 30.4329800, -93.9624000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buna (-93.9624, 30.43298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 525 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $43.46 | $86.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.90 | $97.80 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $52.80 | $105.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $45.92 | $91.84 |
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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