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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Seabrook, TX is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
230.9 mi
04h 35m
Flight
188.41 mi
303.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.41 mi
Kilometers
303.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.9 mi
Kilometers
371.6 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook
Sun, May 3, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 3, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-03T00:34
Arrive Seabrook
Sun, May 3, 5:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Ganado
TX

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

From Corpus Christi
115.5 mi
02h 17m
To Seabrook
115.4 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1177 ft · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard

    37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    681 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge

    10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Highway 35

    2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136

    17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77

    33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South

    88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2146 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

    2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    20.1 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Sam Houston Tollway

    1215 ft · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    1 km · 53 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway West

    779 ft · 10 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  27. 27

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway West

    21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway West

  28. 28

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway East

    1273 ft · 17 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Houston, Galveston

    1.1 km · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Galveston

    3257 ft · 58 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Gulf Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 528: NASA Parkway

    1281 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto NASA Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  35. 35

    Continue on East NASA Parkway

    3245 ft · 1 min · East NASA Parkway

  36. 36

    Take the ramp slight left toward NASA 1 East

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto NASA Bypass

    2150 ft · 31 sec · NASA Bypass

  38. 38

    Continue on East NASA Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East NASA Parkway

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Anders Avenue

    37 m · 10 sec · Anders Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 38%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 12%
South Sam Houston Tollway West
21 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
20.1 mi · 9%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
188.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ganado
02h 17m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Sunny near Seabrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 230.9 miles (371.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Ganado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 115.4 miles from Seabrook.

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

The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Sunny near Seabrook.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 188.41 mi (303.21 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
Seabrook

#2 Seabrook

City in Texas, United States

Population13,879
Coordinates29.5641200, -95.0254800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Seabrook (-95.02548, 29.56412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.84 L · about $30.80
Round trip
$61.60
16.3 gal · 61.68 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.80 $61.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.65 $69.31
Premium $4.59 $37.42 $74.83
Diesel $3.99 $32.54 $65.09

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Seabrook. The current time is 00:34:28.

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.