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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Seadrift, TX is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.84 mi
01h 50m
Flight
59.46 mi
95.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.46 mi
Kilometers
95.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.84 mi
Kilometers
126.88 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seadrift
Sun, Apr 12, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 12, 4:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-12T12:25
Arrive Seadrift
Sun, Apr 12, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fulton
TX

Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
39.5 mi
00h 55m
To Seadrift
39.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward FM 1069, Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on FM 1069, Market Street

    107 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    630 ft · 8 sec · State Highway 35 Bypass

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto FM 3036

    1.3 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 North

    29 mi · 43 min · State Highway 35 North

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 35 North

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35 North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Highway 185 North

    8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North

  18. 18

    Continue on North 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    22 m · 3 sec · South 4th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35 North
36.5 mi · 46%
New Harbor Bridge
26.7 mi · 34%
State Highway 185 North
8.48 mi · 11%
State Highway 35 Bypass
3.28 mi · 4%
FM 3036
1.25 mi · 2%
FM 1069
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35 North

Turn left onto State Highway 35 North

29 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
00h 55m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seadrift.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 39.3 miles from Seadrift.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.51 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Seadrift.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fulton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rockport Beach Park Pavilions
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Rockport Beach Park Pavilions

Rockport , TX
212 Seabreeze Dr, Rockport, TX 78382
Rating 4.7/5 57 reviews City government office,Beach,Convention center,Park,Public beach,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Rockport offices

Rockport , TX
402 E Laurel St, Rockport, TX 78382
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fulton.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Seadrift. Straight-line distance: 59.46 mi (95.69 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
Seadrift

#2 Seadrift

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates28.4152800, -96.7135900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Seadrift (-96.71359, 28.41528)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.51
Round trip
$21.01
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.51 $21.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.59 $12.76 $25.53
Diesel $3.99 $11.10 $22.20

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Seadrift. The current time is 12:25:57.

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.