How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Magnolia, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Magnolia, TX is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Magnolia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Magnolia.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left
1172 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Kroesche Road
1764 ft · 51 sec · Kroesche Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue I
1.3 km · 1 min · Avenue I
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Turn left onto 1st Street
777 ft · 15 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Houston Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1275 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1093
2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
25 mi · 29 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward Mueschke Road
1685 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Mueschke Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Mueschke Road
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Continue on Grand Pines Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Pines Drive
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Continue on Nichols Sawmill Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Nichols Sawmill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm to Market Road 1774
821 ft · 16 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Magnolia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Magnolia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Magnolia?
The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?
Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from Corpus Christi and 112.7 miles from Magnolia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 7:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.08 one way or $60.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Magnolia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Magnolia. Straight-line distance: 193.87 mi (312 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 Magnolia
City in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States
| Population | 2,224 |
| Coordinates | 30.2093800, -95.7507800 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Magnolia (-95.75078, 30.20938)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.08 | $60.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.78 | $63.57 |
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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