How far is Corpus Christi, TX from College Station, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to College Station, TX is about 245.4 miles (395 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and College Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and College Station.
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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 right to continue on US Highway 77 South
1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South
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Take the exit left
2026 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
2790 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street
2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Texana Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street
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Continue on United States Highway 77
1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77
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Continue on US 77
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77
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Continue on United States Highway 77
24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77
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Continue on South Main Street
9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 21
38.8 mi · 42 min · State Highway 21
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Keep slight right to continue on John Sharp Parkway
7.2 mi · 7 min · John Sharp Parkway
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Continue on Raymond Stotzer Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Raymond Stotzer Parkway
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Continue on University Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · University Drive
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Turn right
11 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and College Station.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Navarro Street
Turn left onto North Navarro Street
40 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near College Station.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to College Station?
The road trip is about 245.4 miles (395 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Hallettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123 miles from Corpus Christi and 122.5 miles from College Station.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near College Station.
Stop Ideas Near Hallettsville
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 Hallettsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and College Station. Straight-line distance: 205.58 mi (330.85 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 College Station
The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas.
| Population | 119,260 |
| Coordinates | 30.6279800, -96.3344100 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Station (-96.33441, 30.62798)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.73 | $65.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
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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