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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Hitchcock, TX is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.78 mi
04h 43m
Flight
179.7 mi
289.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.7 mi
Kilometers
289.2 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.78 mi
Kilometers
368.18 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hitchcock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Hitchcock
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ganado
TX

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

From Corpus Christi
114.5 mi
02h 21m
To Hitchcock
114.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Hitchcock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1047 ft · 18 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 6 South

    6.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 6 South

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1997 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    29.4 mi · 44 min

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 39%
State Highway 6 South
40.9 mi · 18%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 12%
Southwest Freeway
14.1 mi · 6%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 5%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
179.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ganado
02h 21m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Hitchcock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ganado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 114.3 miles from Hitchcock.

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

The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.50 one way or $60.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Hitchcock. Straight-line distance: 179.7 mi (289.2 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
Hitchcock

#2 Hitchcock

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population7,884
Coordinates29.3482900, -95.0160400
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Hitchcock (-95.01604, 29.34829)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.56 L · about $30.50
Round trip
$60.99
16.14 gal · 61.12 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.50 $60.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.31 $68.63
Premium $4.59 $37.05 $74.10
Diesel $3.99 $32.22 $64.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Hitchcock. The current time is 03:12:04.

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.