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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Spring, TX is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.48 mi
04h 35m
Flight
197.79 mi
318.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.79 mi
Kilometers
318.31 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.48 mi
Kilometers
372.53 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-23T10:27
Arrive Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 PM 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
115.8 mi
02h 17m
To Spring
115.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Parkway South

    1 km · 43 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  27. 27

    Continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    12.2 mi · 14 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward West Sam Houston Tollway North

    2106 ft · 27 sec · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto West Sam Houston Tollway North

    9.8 mi · 11 min · West Sam Houston Tollway North

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  31. 31

    Continue on North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1.2 km · 53 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 45 North, I 45 South: Dallas, Downtown

    952 ft · 23 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 45 North: Dallas

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward Cypresswood Drive, Holzwarth Road

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Frontage Road

    1372 ft · 28 sec · North Freeway Frontage Road

  37. 37

    Turn slight right

    57 m · 9 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto East Cypresswood Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Cypresswood Drive

  39. 39

    Turn slight right

    1147 ft · 58 sec

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hardy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Hardy Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Spring School Road

    44 m · 9 sec · Spring School Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto East Hardy Road

    527 ft · 23 sec · East Hardy Road

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hardy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 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%
Southwest Freeway
20.1 mi · 9%
West Sam Houston Tollway South
12.2 mi · 5%
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
+33.7 mi
197.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 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 115.8 miles from Corpus Christi and 115.6 miles from Spring.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 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 $30.87 one way or $61.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Spring. Straight-line distance: 197.79 mi (318.31 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
Spring

#2 Spring

Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States

Population54,298
Coordinates30.0799400, -95.4171600
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Spring (-95.41716, 30.07994)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $30.87
Round trip
$61.75
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.87 $61.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.74 $69.48
Premium $4.59 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $3.99 $32.62 $65.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Spring. The current time is 10:27:46.

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.