How far is Corpus Christi, TX from George West, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to George West, TX is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.54 mi
01h 05m
Flight
57.3 mi
92.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.54 mi
Kilometers
100.65 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in George West
Sun, May 17, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 17, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-17T11:30
Arrive George West
Sun, May 17, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mathis
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
31.3 mi
00h 32m
To George West
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 17 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and George West.

  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

    38.5 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 59

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on North Highway 37 Access

    109 m · 7 sec · North Highway 37 Access

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Nueces Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Nueces Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nueces Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
TX 59
0.24 mi
North Highway 37 Access
0.07 mi
Nueces Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

38.5 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
57.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mathis
00h 32m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers near George West.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to George West?

The road trip is about 62.6 miles (100.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mathis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Corpus Christi and 31.3 miles from George West.

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

The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.35 one way or $16.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers near George West.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and George West. Straight-line distance: 57.3 mi (92.22 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
George West

#2 George West

City in Texas, United States

Population2,598
Coordinates28.3325000, -98.1175100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: George West (-98.11751, 28.3325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.35
Round trip
$16.70
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $8.35 $16.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.79
Premium $4.59 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $3.99 $8.82 $17.65

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and George West. The current time is 11:30:42.

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.