How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Harlingen, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Harlingen, TX is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Harlingen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Harlingen.
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Start on the route
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on North Padre Island Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto South US Highway 77
3143 ft · 1 min · South US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight left
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
6.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on Driscoll Bypass
4.2 mi · 5 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.8 mi · 15 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
26.9 mi · 28 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business, Loop 499: Valley International Airport, Primera Road
1443 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Business 77
2200 ft · 45 sec · Business 77
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Turn slight right onto North 77 Sunshine Strip
1.3 km · 1 min · North 77 Sunshine Strip
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Turn slight right onto North Commerce Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Commerce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Commerce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Harlingen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Highway 77
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Harlingen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Harlingen?
The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 67 miles from Harlingen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Harlingen.
Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falfurrias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Harlingen. Straight-line distance: 112.75 mi (181.46 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harlingen
The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas.
| Population | 65,176 |
| Coordinates | 26.1906300, -97.6961000 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlingen (-97.6961, 26.19063)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $18.93 | $37.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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