How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Port Aransas, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Port Aransas, TX is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.
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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
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass
2163 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto West Wheeler Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Harrison Boulevard
2151 ft · 43 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Goodnight Avenue
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Goodnight Avenue
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
1593 ft · 5 min · Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
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Continue straight
666 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on West Cotter Avenue
2451 ft · 56 sec · West Cotter Avenue
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Turn right onto North Alister Street
1373 ft · 43 sec · North Alister Street
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New Harbor Bridge
Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Clear near Port Aransas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Port Aransas?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 14.7 miles from Port Aransas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 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 $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Corpus Christi and Mostly Clear near Port Aransas.
Stop Ideas Near Gregory
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rockport Beach Park Pavilions
City of Corpus Christi - City Hall
Ingleside Public Works
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gregory.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. Straight-line distance: 20.62 mi (33.18 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 Port Aransas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 27.8339200, -97.0611000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Aransas (-97.0611, 27.83392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
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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