How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Sam Rayburn, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Sam Rayburn, TX is about 354.6 miles (570.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Sam Rayburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Sam Rayburn.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Continue on Eastex Freeway
39.8 mi · 47 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
30.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
2255 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Pan American Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pan American Drive
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Continue on South Washington Avenue
3140 ft · 59 sec · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Church Street
24.8 mi · 28 min · East Church Street
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Continue on US Highway 190 West
34.7 mi · 39 min · US Highway 190 West
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Merge slight right onto North Wheeler Street
8.1 mi · 8 min · North Wheeler Street
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Turn left onto Sam Rayburn Parkway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Sam Rayburn Parkway
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Turn right
65 m · 6 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 Sam Rayburn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 59 South
Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Sam Rayburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Sam Rayburn?
The road trip is about 354.6 miles (570.7 km) and usually takes 06h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 177.2 miles from Sam Rayburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.80 one way or $89.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Sam Rayburn.
Stop Ideas Near Rosenberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Freeman Town Park
Sugar Land City Hall
Carriage Glen Apartments
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosenberg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Sam Rayburn. Straight-line distance: 302.84 mi (487.38 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 Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.0640800, -94.0357500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sam Rayburn (-94.03575, 31.06408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 571 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 25m |
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 | $3.58 | $44.80 | $89.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.09 | $51.22 | $102.43 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $55.94 | $111.89 |
| Diesel | $5.68 | $71.08 | $142.16 |
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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