How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Poth, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Poth, TX is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 07m.
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 Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Poth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Poth.
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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 right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
16 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 46 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on South Sunset Strip Drive
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
13.2 mi · 15 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on Front Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on North US Highway 181
5.7 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 181
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Continue on South Storts Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Storts Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Storts Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Poth.
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 181 South
Continue on US Highway 181 South
40.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Poth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Poth?
The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Beeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 55.3 miles from Poth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Poth.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Poth. Straight-line distance: 97.08 mi (156.23 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 Poth
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,332 |
| Coordinates | 29.0696900, -98.0819500 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poth (-98.08195, 29.06969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 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 | $14.78 | $29.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $15.61 | $31.23 |
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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