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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Evadale, TX is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.4 mi
06h 11m
Flight
267.23 mi
430.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.23 mi
Kilometers
430.07 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.4 mi
Kilometers
510.8 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evadale
Sat, May 30, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-30T08:15
Arrive Evadale
Sat, May 30, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 1:41 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
11:38 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
Kendleton
TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
158.8 mi
03h 05m
To Evadale
158.6 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
92°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    64.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · East Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 96 North, US 287 North: Lufkin, Jasper

    10.2 mi · 11 min · Eastex Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on US 96 North: Lumberton, Jasper

    14.5 mi · 17 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 105, FM 2246: Evadale, Vidor

    714 ft · 20 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Highway 96 Frontage Road

    739 ft · 20 sec · Highway 96 Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Turn slight right

    794 ft · 36 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto County Road 858

    33 m · 5 sec · County Road 858

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 858

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 28%
East Freeway
82.1 mi · 26%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 10%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 9%
US 96 North
14.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.1 mi
267.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendleton
03h 05m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
11:38 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Evadale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 317.4 miles (510.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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 158.8 miles from Corpus Christi and 158.6 miles from Evadale.

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

The direct path is about 267.3 miles (430.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.1 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 $42.32 one way or $84.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kendleton

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

69 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Houston, TX

69 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

70 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

118 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Evadale. Straight-line distance: 267.23 mi (430.07 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
Evadale

#2 Evadale

Census designated place

Population1,483
Coordinates30.3549300, -94.0726800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Evadale (-94.07268, 30.35493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.2 gal
42.4 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.65
22.4 gal · 84.8 L
Estimated CO2
99.5 kg one way
Round trip: 199.1 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.32 $84.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.62 $95.24
Premium $4.59 $51.42 $102.84
Diesel $3.99 $44.72 $89.44

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Evadale. The current time is 08:15:19.

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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.