How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Old River-Winfree, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Old River-Winfree, TX is about 243.6 miles (392 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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
243.61 mi
04h 51m
Flight
210.91 mi
339.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.91 mi
Kilometers
339.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.61 mi
Kilometers
392.05 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old River-Winfree
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Old River-Winfree
Thu, Apr 23, 3:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
Louise
TX

This small community in Wharton County, Texas, is situated on the Gulf Coastal Plain, an area characterized by its flat terrain and fertile soils.

From Corpus Christi
121.9 mi
02h 25m
To Old River-Winfree
121.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Old River-Winfree.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Old River-Winfree.

  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

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Eastex Freeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    13.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on East Freeway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · East Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 146: Mont Belvieu, Dayton, Baytown

    1735 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on East Freeway Frontage Road

    832 ft · 19 sec · East Freeway Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 565

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Farm-to-Market Road 565

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Farm-to-Market Road 1409

    160 m · 16 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1409

  36. 36

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Old River-Winfree.

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
37 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 36%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 14%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 11%
East Freeway
26.8 mi · 11%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
210.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louise
02h 25m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Old River-Winfree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Old River-Winfree?

The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Louise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 121.7 miles from Old River-Winfree.

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

The direct path is about 210.9 miles (339.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.50 one way or $65.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Old River-Winfree.

Stop Ideas Near Louise

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louise, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Louise.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

114 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Old River-Winfree. Straight-line distance: 210.91 mi (339.42 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
Old River-Winfree

#2 Old River-Winfree

City in Chambers County, Texas, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates29.8682800, -94.8327000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Old River-Winfree (-94.8327, 29.86828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.6 gal
32.54 L · about $32.50
Round trip
$65.00
17.2 gal · 65.08 L
Estimated CO2
76.4 kg one way
Round trip: 152.9 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.50 $65.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.57 $73.13
Premium $4.59 $39.48 $78.97
Diesel $3.99 $34.34 $68.68

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 Old River-Winfree. The current time is 22:14:40.

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.