How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Orange Grove, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Orange Grove, TX is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.02 mi
00h 44m
Flight
34.73 mi
55.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.02 mi
Kilometers
57.97 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 11:10 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Mon, Jun 1, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-06-01T10:25
Arrive Orange Grove
Mon, Jun 1, 11:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Robstown
TX

City in Nueces County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
18 mi
00h 22m
To Orange Grove
18 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
92°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Orange Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14.4 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 77 South: Robstown, Kingsville

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 77 South: Robstown, Kingsville

    2463 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Continue on U.S. Highway 77

    1103 ft · 13 sec · U.S. Highway 77

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 624: Northwest Boulevard, Leopard Street

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road

    700 ft · 17 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    20.3 mi · 27 min · Northwest Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left

    13 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Boulevard
20.3 mi · 56%
I 69 South
0.72 mi · 2%
FM 624
0.21 mi · 1%
U.S. Highway 77
0.21 mi · 1%
Interstate 69E Frontage Road
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Northwest Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

20.3 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Robstown
00h 22m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Orange Grove?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Robstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Corpus Christi and 18 miles from Orange Grove.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.80 one way or $9.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Orange Grove. Straight-line distance: 34.73 mi (55.89 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
Orange Grove

#2 Orange Grove

City in Texas

Population1,296
Coordinates27.9566800, -97.9369400
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Orange Grove (-97.93694, 27.95668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.80
Round trip
$9.60
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $4.80 $9.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.59 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $3.99 $5.07 $10.14

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Orange Grove. The current time is 10:25:59.

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.