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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Fulton, TX is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.91 mi
00h 39m
Flight
28.2 mi
45.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.2 mi
Kilometers
45.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.91 mi
Kilometers
52.97 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Tue, May 5, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, May 5, 1:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-04T23:50
Arrive Fulton
Tue, May 5, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Ingleside
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
16.5 mi
00h 19m
To Fulton
16.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward FM 1069, Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FM 1069, Market Street

    107 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto FM 3036

    1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 35 North

    8 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35 North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 35 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Harbor Bridge
26.7 mi · 81%
State Highway 35 Bypass
3.28 mi · 10%
FM 3036
1.25 mi · 4%
FM 1069
0.75 mi · 2%
North Brownlee Boulevard
0.15 mi
State Highway 35 North
0 mi
Longest Stretch

New Harbor Bridge

Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

10.1 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ingleside
00h 19m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ingleside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 16.5 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ingleside

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ingleside and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rockport Beach Park Pavilions
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Rockport Beach Park Pavilions

Rockport , TX
212 Seabreeze Dr, Rockport, TX 78382
Rating 4.7/5 57 reviews City government office,Beach,Convention center,Park,Public beach,Recreation center
City of Corpus Christi - City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City of Corpus Christi - City Hall

Corpus Christi , TX
1201 Leopard St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Rating 4.1/5 48 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office,Wi-Fi spot
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Ingleside Public Works

Ingleside , TX
2525 8th St, Ingleside, TX 78362
Rating 4.6/5 10 reviews Paving contractor

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ingleside.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 28.2 mi (45.38 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
Fulton

#2 Fulton

Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States

Population1,480
Coordinates28.0614000, -97.0411000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Fulton (-97.0411, 28.0614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.77
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.38 $8.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.86
Premium $4.59 $5.33 $10.65
Diesel $3.99 $4.63 $9.26

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Fulton. The current time is 23:50:04.

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.