How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Smithville, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Smithville, TX is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Smithville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Smithville.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 32 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue on South Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Esplanade Street
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Continue on North US Highway 183
22.7 mi · 25 min · North US Highway 183
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Continue straight
6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Sarah Dewitt Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sarah Dewitt Drive
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Turn left onto Waelder Road
2 mi · 3 min · Waelder Road
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Keep slight left
28.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto FM 535
10.7 mi · 19 min · FM 535
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Turn left onto State Highway 95
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 95
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Turn slight right
59 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto 3rd Street
1207 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Smithville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North US Highway 183
Continue on North US Highway 183
28.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Smithville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Smithville?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Corpus Christi and 88.9 miles from Smithville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.73 one way or $47.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Smithville.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
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 Yorktown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Smithville. Straight-line distance: 153.23 mi (246.6 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 Smithville
City in Texas
| Population | 4,664 |
| Coordinates | 30.0085500, -97.1594300 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithville (-97.15943, 30.00855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.73 | $47.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $25.08 | $50.15 |
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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