How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Missouri City, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Missouri City, TX is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.41 mi
03h 50m
Flight
168.71 mi
271.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.71 mi
Kilometers
271.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.41 mi
Kilometers
312.88 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Missouri City
Mon, Apr 20, 12:11 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Mon, Apr 20, 4:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-19T20:20
Arrive Missouri City
Mon, Apr 20, 12:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:18 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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
97.2 mi
01h 55m
To Missouri City
97.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 29 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Missouri City.

  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

    16.7 mi · 18 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 Alt: Sugar Land, Stafford

    3198 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1021 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    1044 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    3 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit straight toward FM 2234

    107 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on FM 2234

    121 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on FM 2234

    1283 ft · 29 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    107 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    66 m · 11 sec · Orchard Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    83 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Texas Parkway

    68 m · 4 sec · Texas Parkway

  35. 35

    Take the ramp right

    23 m · 3 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 46%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 17%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 14%
Southwest Freeway
16.7 mi · 9%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.02 mi · 2%
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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
168.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
01h 55m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Missouri City?

The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 97.1 miles from Missouri City.

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

The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.92 one way or $51.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Missouri City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Missouri City. Straight-line distance: 168.71 mi (271.51 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
Missouri City

#2 Missouri City

The third most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population75,457
Coordinates29.6185700, -95.5377200
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Missouri City (-95.53772, 29.61857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.97 L · about $25.92
Round trip
$51.85
13.72 gal · 51.94 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.92 $51.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.17 $58.34
Premium $4.59 $31.49 $62.99
Diesel $3.99 $27.39 $54.78

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Missouri City. The current time is 20:20:48.

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.