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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Henderson, TX is about 390.6 miles (628.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.56 mi
07h 33m
Flight
338.49 mi
544.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
338.49 mi
Kilometers
544.75 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.56 mi
Kilometers
628.55 km
Drive Time
07h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 16, 2:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-15T23:36
Arrive Henderson
Thu, Apr 16, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:33 PM to 3:03 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Meadows Place
TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
195.5 mi
03h 46m
To Henderson
195 mi
03h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Eastex Freeway

    39.8 mi · 47 min · Eastex Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on North US Highway 59

    1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59

  35. 35

    Take the exit left

    933 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    741 ft · 20 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  38. 38

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  39. 39

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    2956 ft · 54 sec · Highway 79

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
119 mi · 30%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 23%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 9%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 8%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 7%
US 59 North
21.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 59 South

Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

88.6 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
338.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadows Place
03h 46m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Henderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 390.6 miles (628.6 km) and usually takes 07h 33m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Meadows Place is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 195 miles from Henderson.

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

The direct path is about 338.5 miles (544.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.07 one way or $104.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meadows Place

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 Meadows Place and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadows Place.

BUS

Houston, TX

24 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

25 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

61 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

87 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 338.49 mi (544.75 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
Henderson

#2 Henderson

City in Rusk County, Texas, United States

Population13,049
Coordinates32.1532200, -94.7993800
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Henderson (-94.79938, 32.15322)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.78 gal
52.17 L · about $52.07
Round trip
$104.15
27.56 gal · 104.34 L
Estimated CO2
122.5 kg one way
Round trip: 244.9 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.07 $104.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.59 $117.19
Premium $4.59 $63.26 $126.53
Diesel $3.99 $55.02 $110.05

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Henderson. The current time is 23:36:36.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.