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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Clyde, TX is about 383.1 miles (616.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 342 miles (550.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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
383.14 mi
07h 14m
Flight
341.98 mi
550.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
341.98 mi
Kilometers
550.36 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.14 mi
Kilometers
616.61 km
Drive Time
07h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 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
9:30 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

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
Comfort
TX

Sense of physical or psychological ease; state of being comfortable and free from stress

From Corpus Christi
191.9 mi
03h 37m
To Clyde
191.3 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    123.4 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Cesar Estrada Chavez Boulevard, Alamodome

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East César E. Chávez Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East César E. Chávez Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West, I 35 North

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto South Pan Am Expressway

    28 m · 1 sec · South Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West, US 87 North: El Paso

    1.4 km · 1 min · McDermott Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McDermott Freeway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · McDermott Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    31.7 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 87 North: Fredericksburg, San Angelo

    1302 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto US Highway 87

    20.1 mi · 23 min · US Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward North US Highway 87

    538 ft · 10 sec · North US Highway 87

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 87

    39.7 mi · 44 min · North US Highway 87

  17. 17

    Continue on San Antonio Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · San Antonio Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fort McKavitt Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fort McKavitt Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North US Highway 87

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North US Highway 87

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

    14.6 mi · 17 min · United States Highway 87; United States Highway 377

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Commerce Street

    1347 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 87

    3.3 mi · 4 min · United States Highway 87

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    715 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    40.5 mi · 46 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wallis Avenue

    1653 ft · 21 sec · Wallis Avenue

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Wallis Avenue

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Wallis Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Neches Street

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North Neches Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    751 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Interstate 20 East

    1045 ft · 29 sec · Interstate 20 East

  32. 32

    Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Abilene

    623 ft · 15 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Cherry Lane

    707 ft · 14 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto North Access Road

    654 ft · 24 sec · North Access Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Cherry Street

    2460 ft · 50 sec · Cherry Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 1st Street

    1035 ft · 21 sec · North 1st Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North US Highway 87
53 mi · 14%
United States Highway 87
51.2 mi · 13%
McDermott Freeway
46.8 mi · 12%
North Neches Street
37 mi · 10%
US Highway 87
20.1 mi · 5%
Wallis Avenue
9.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

123 mi · 02h 05m

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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
342 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Comfort
03h 37m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Clyde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 383.1 miles (616.6 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?

Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 191.3 miles from Clyde.

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

The direct path is about 342 miles (550.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 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 $51.09 one way or $102.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Comfort

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Comfort, 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 Comfort.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

74 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

94 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

116 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 341.98 mi (550.36 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
Clyde

#2 Clyde

City in Callahan County, Texas, United States

Population3,881
Coordinates32.4059600, -99.4936900
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Clyde (-99.49369, 32.40596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 617 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.52 gal
51.18 L · about $51.09
Round trip
$102.18
27.04 gal · 102.36 L
Estimated CO2
120.2 kg one way
Round trip: 240.3 kg / 530 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.09 $102.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.49 $114.97
Premium $4.59 $62.07 $124.14
Diesel $3.99 $53.99 $107.97

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Clyde. The current time is 01:01:21.

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.