How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Rio Bravo, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Rio Bravo, TX is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 56m.
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 Duval County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Rio Bravo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Rio Bravo.
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Start on the route
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward TX 358: Padre Island
2157 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on North Padre Island Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44: Robstown, Alice
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto South US Highway 77
2347 ft · 47 sec · South US Highway 77
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Turn left
3106 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto East Avenue J
26.2 mi · 30 min · East Avenue J
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Continue on East Main Street
159 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Front Street
34.5 mi · 39 min · East Front Street
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Continue straight
58.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Bob Bullock Loop
2871 ft · 57 sec · Bob Bullock Loop
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Take the ramp slight left
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Bullock Loop
2 mi · 3 min · Bob Bullock Loop
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Continue on Cuatro Vientos Road
2.7 mi · 3 min · Cuatro Vientos Road
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Take the exit slight right
144 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto La Pita Mangana Road
1.1 km · 1 min · La Pita Mangana Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Pita Mangana Road
35 m · 3 sec · La Pita Mangana Road
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Exit the roundabout onto La Pita Mangana Road
1.4 km · 2 min · La Pita Mangana Road
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Turn left onto South Zapata Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Zapata Highway
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Continue on US Highway 83 South
2.3 mi · 3 min · US Highway 83 South
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Take the exit slight right toward Rio Bravo, El Cenizo
912 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on US 83 Frontage Road
681 ft · 19 sec · US 83 Frontage Road
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Turn sharp right onto Paseo de Danubio
1.2 km · 2 min · Paseo de Danubio
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Continue on Martha Drive
114 m · 14 sec · Martha Drive
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Turn right onto Centeno Lane
105 m · 17 sec · Centeno Lane
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Turn left onto Peña Drive
111 m · 14 sec · Peña Drive
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Turn right onto Orquidia Lane
1214 ft · 53 sec · Orquidia Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orquidia Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Rio Bravo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Front Street
Continue straight
58.4 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny near Rio Bravo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Rio Bravo?
The road trip is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Freer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 76 miles from Rio Bravo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.58 one way or $41.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Rio Bravo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Rio Bravo. Straight-line distance: 131.12 mi (211.01 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 Rio Bravo
City in Webb County, Texas, United States
| Population | 4,608 |
| Coordinates | 27.3641900, -99.4800400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Bravo (-99.48004, 27.36419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.84 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $23.30 | $46.60 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $25.32 | $50.63 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
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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