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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Chandler, TX is about 388.5 miles (625.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 331.8 miles (534 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
388.49 mi
07h 31m
Flight
331.82 mi
534.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
331.82 mi
Kilometers
534.02 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.49 mi
Kilometers
625.22 km
Drive Time
07h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 19, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-19T07:18
Arrive Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From Corpus Christi
194.6 mi
03h 45m
To Chandler
193.9 mi
03h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 29 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US Highway 77 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2790 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Navarro Street

    40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  26. 26

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 21

    36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6

    11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  35. 35

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  36. 36

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Link Street

    1290 ft · 22 sec · North Link Street

  40. 40

    Turn straight onto State Highway 155

    20.7 mi · 24 min · State Highway 155

  41. 41

    Continue on South Elm Street

    2213 ft · 31 sec · South Elm Street

  42. 42

    Continue on North Frankston Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Frankston Highway

  43. 43

    Continue on State Highway 155

    14.1 mi · 16 min · State Highway 155

  44. 44

    Take the exit left toward Loop 49 Toll West

    2880 ft · 1 min

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Toll 49

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Toll 49

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 31: Chandler, Tyler

    1.3 km · 2 min

  47. 47

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 6 sec

  48. 48

    Turn left onto State Highway 31 West

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31 West

  49. 49

    Continue on East Highway 31

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Highway 31

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Highway 31

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
50 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
87.1 mi · 22%
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi · 15%
North Navarro Street
40 mi · 10%
State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 155
34.9 mi · 9%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

79.1 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.7 mi
331.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
03h 45m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 388.5 miles (625.2 km) and usually takes 07h 31m 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?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 193.9 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 331.8 miles (534 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 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 $51.81 one way or $103.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Giddings, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Giddings.

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 331.82 mi (534.02 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
Chandler

#2 Chandler

City in Henderson County, Texas, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates32.3079300, -95.4799600
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Chandler (-95.47996, 32.30793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.71 gal
51.89 L · about $51.81
Round trip
$103.62
27.42 gal · 103.78 L
Estimated CO2
121.8 kg one way
Round trip: 243.7 kg / 537 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.81 $103.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.29 $116.59
Premium $4.59 $62.94 $125.89
Diesel $3.99 $54.74 $109.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Chandler. The current time is 07:18:54.

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.