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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Lyford, TX is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
117.72 mi
02h 13m
Flight
98.92 mi
159.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.72 mi
Kilometers
189.45 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-17T07:21
Arrive Lyford
Fri, Apr 17, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Kingsville
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
59 mi
01h 06m
To Lyford
58.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 26 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island

    2157 ft · 53 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on North Padre Island Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South US Highway 77

    3143 ft · 1 min · South US Highway 77

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77

    6.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 77

  9. 9

    Continue on Driscoll Bypass

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Driscoll Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.8 mi · 15 min · U.S. Highway 77

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77

    13.1 mi · 14 min · U.S. Highway 77

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 112, FM 498: Lyford

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    1222 ft · 26 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1418 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Highway 77
94.5 mi · 80%
TX 44
11.8 mi · 10%
Driscoll Bypass
4.22 mi · 4%
North Padre Island Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
South US Highway 77
0.88 mi · 1%
TX 358
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsville
01h 06m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Lyford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Kingsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Corpus Christi and 58.7 miles from Lyford.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Lyford. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.2 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
Lyford

#2 Lyford

City in Willacy County, Texas, United States

Population2,513
Coordinates26.4122900, -97.7897200
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Lyford (-97.78972, 26.41229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.37
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.68 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.29
Premium $4.59 $19.05 $38.11
Diesel $3.99 $16.57 $33.14

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Lyford. The current time is 07:21:18.

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.