How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Rio Hondo, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Rio Hondo, TX is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Rio Hondo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Rio Hondo.
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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
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto South US Highway 77
3143 ft · 1 min · South US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight left
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
6.3 mi · 7 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Continue on Driscoll Bypass
4.2 mi · 5 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
13.8 mi · 15 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
25.5 mi · 27 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 107, FM 508: Santa Rosa, Rio Hondo
874 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
1198 ft · 28 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road
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Turn left onto Templeton Avenue
97 m · 7 sec · Templeton Avenue
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Continue on Templeton Street
1510 ft · 30 sec · Templeton Street
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Continue on Combes Rio Hondo Road
8.5 mi · 11 min · Combes Rio Hondo Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Colorado Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Colorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Rio Hondo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Highway 77
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Highway 77
61.3 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Rio Hondo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Rio Hondo?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Corpus Christi and 69.7 miles from Rio Hondo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Rio Hondo.
Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Falfurrias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Rio Hondo. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.01 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 Hondo
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,639 |
| Coordinates | 26.2353500, -97.5819300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Hondo (-97.58193, 26.23535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.63 | $45.27 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
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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