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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Goliad, TX is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
69.35 mi
01h 23m
Flight
59.96 mi
96.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.96 mi
Kilometers
96.49 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.35 mi
Kilometers
111.61 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goliad
Sat, May 30, 1:45 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 30, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-30T12:22
Arrive Goliad
Sat, May 30, 1:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Woodsboro
TX

Town in Frederick County Maryland

From Corpus Christi
34.7 mi
00h 41m
To Goliad
34.6 mi
00h 41m

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
71°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Pearl Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Pearl Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 39%
US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 33%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 17%
South Jefferson Street
2.32 mi · 3%
South Alamo Street
1.34 mi · 2%
North Alamo Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 183

Continue on US Highway 183

22.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodsboro
00h 41m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy near Goliad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Woodsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 34.6 miles from Goliad.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.26 one way or $18.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Goliad. Straight-line distance: 59.96 mi (96.49 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
Goliad

#2 Goliad

City in Texas, USA

Population1,985
Coordinates28.6683300, -97.3883300
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Goliad (-97.38833, 28.66833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.26
Round trip
$18.52
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.26 $18.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.83
Premium $4.59 $11.25 $22.50
Diesel $3.99 $9.78 $19.57

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 Goliad. The current time is 12:22:21.

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.