How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Redwood, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Redwood, TX is about 186 miles (299.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.07 mi
03h 16m
Flight
142.31 mi
229.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.31 mi
Kilometers
229.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.07 mi
Kilometers
299.45 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Redwood
Thu, Apr 30, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, May 1, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-30T19:51
Arrive Redwood
Thu, Apr 30, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 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
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
93.1 mi
01h 38m
To Redwood
92.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph ESE
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Redwood.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    115.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10, US 90, TX 130: San Antonio, Houston

    605 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East, TX 130 North: Houston, Seguin

    2204 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East, US 90 East

    1051 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto 90th Infantry Division Highway

    21.7 mi · 23 min · 90th Infantry Division Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on I 10 East: Houston, Austin, Waco

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 123 Business: Austin Street

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 10

    1 mi · 2 min · West Interstate 10

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Austin Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Austin Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 123

    12.6 mi · 16 min · North State Highway 123

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
90th Infantry Division Highway
21.7 mi · 12%
North State Highway 123
12.6 mi · 7%
Connally Loop
6.96 mi · 4%
I 10 East
5.33 mi · 3%
North Austin Street
1.24 mi · 1%
West Interstate 10
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

116 mi · 01h 56m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
01h 38m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Redwood?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 92.9 miles from Redwood.

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

The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.79 one way or $49.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Redwood.

Stop Ideas Near Christine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Christine, 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 Christine.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Redwood. Straight-line distance: 142.31 mi (229.03 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
Redwood

#2 Redwood

Census designated place

Population4,338
Coordinates29.8102200, -97.9113900
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Redwood (-97.91139, 29.81022)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.85 L · about $24.79
Round trip
$49.58
13.12 gal · 49.7 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.79 $49.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.89 $55.79
Premium $4.59 $30.12 $60.23
Diesel $3.99 $26.19 $52.39

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Redwood. The current time is 19:51:28.

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.