How far is Corpus Christi, TX from New Waverly, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to New Waverly, TX is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and New Waverly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and New Waverly.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
20.1 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway
1215 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South
1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North
2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North
9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North
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Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West
1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown
952 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto North Freeway
40.3 mi · 46 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 150, FM 1374, FM 1375: New Waverly
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward FM 1375 West
9 m · 1 sec · FM 1375 West
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Exit the roundabout onto FM 1375 West
2780 ft · 54 sec · FM 1375 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 75 South
160 m · 13 sec · State Highway 75 South
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Turn right onto Gibbs Street
26 m · 2 sec · Gibbs Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gibbs Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and New Waverly.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Waverly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to New Waverly?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?
El Campo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 131.5 miles from New Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 6:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near New Waverly.
Stop Ideas Near El Campo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Campo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and New Waverly. Straight-line distance: 221.54 mi (356.54 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 New Waverly
City in Walker County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 30.5377000, -95.4832800 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Waverly (-95.48328, 30.5377)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.14 | $70.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.54 | $79.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $42.70 | $85.39 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $37.13 | $74.27 |
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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