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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Fulshear, TX is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.86 mi
03h 45m
Flight
158.93 mi
255.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.93 mi
Kilometers
255.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.86 mi
Kilometers
299.11 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 7:34 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Mon, Apr 20, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-20T03:48
Arrive Fulshear
Mon, Apr 20, 7:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
93 mi
01h 52m
To Fulshear
92.8 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph E
Destination
71°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1358 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    72 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Mc Kinney Street

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Mc Kinney Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Dill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dill Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 60

    7.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 60

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    598 ft · 19 sec · Commerce Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1309 ft · 22 sec · North 1st Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Farm to Market 1093 Road

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fulshear Trace

    70 m · 6 sec · Fulshear Trace

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    119 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    113 m · 18 sec · 1st Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Wilson Drive

    115 m · 18 sec · Wilson Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    11 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  33. 33

    Turn slight left

    74 m · 9 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
75.7 mi · 41%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 18%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 15%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 6%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
11.1 mi · 6%
Mc Kinney Street
8.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59 South

Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

75.3 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
158.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
01h 52m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Corpus Christi and 92.8 miles from Fulshear.

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

The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulshear.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Fulshear. Straight-line distance: 158.93 mi (255.78 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
Fulshear

#2 Fulshear

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

Population17,136
Coordinates29.6899600, -95.8996800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Fulshear (-95.89968, 29.68996)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $24.79
Round trip
$49.58
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.79 $49.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.89 $55.79
Premium $4.59 $30.12 $60.23
Diesel $3.99 $26.19 $52.39

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Fulshear. The current time is 03:48:37.

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.