How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Palacios, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Palacios, TX is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Refugio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Palacios.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Palacios.
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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
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward FM 1069, Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FM 1069, Market Street
107 m · 10 sec
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Continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Turn straight onto FM 3036
1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 North
29 mi · 43 min · State Highway 35 North
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Continue on Main Street
1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 35 North
47.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min · State Highway 35 North
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2093 ft · 2 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ritchie Avenue
91 m · 13 sec · Ritchie Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ritchie Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Palacios.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 35 North
Continue on State Highway 35 North
47.7 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Palacios.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Palacios?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Austwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 55.1 miles from Palacios.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Palacios.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Palacios. Straight-line distance: 95.29 mi (153.35 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 Palacios
City in Matagorda County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,545 |
| Coordinates | 28.7080500, -96.2174700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palacios (-96.21747, 28.70805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.54 | $33.08 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.53 | $31.07 |
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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