How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Clute, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Clute, TX is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Clute.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Clute.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FM 1069, Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FM 1069, Market Street
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Turn straight onto FM 3036
1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 North
29 mi · 43 min · State Highway 35 North
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Continue on Main Street
1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 35 North
38.3 mi · 57 min · State Highway 35 North
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
38.8 mi · 58 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Columbia Drive
8.2 mi · 13 min · South Columbia Drive
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 228
1330 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 228
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Take the ramp straight
661 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
779 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 332 West
764 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 332 West
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Clute.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
38.8 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Corpus Christi and Areas Of Fog near Clute.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Clute?
The road trip is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Point Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 88.4 miles from Clute.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Corpus Christi and Areas Of Fog near Clute.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Clute. Straight-line distance: 147.95 mi (238.1 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 Clute
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,724 |
| Coordinates | 29.0246900, -95.3988300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clute (-95.39883, 29.02469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.53 | $53.06 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $24.92 | $49.83 |
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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