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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Spring Valley, TX is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.33 mi
04h 04m
Flight
178.94 mi
287.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.94 mi
Kilometers
287.98 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.33 mi
Kilometers
328.84 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 5:11 PM CST
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, Nov 10, 9:16 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-11-10T13:06
Arrive Spring Valley
Tue, Nov 10, 5:11 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CST

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

Leave by
8:50 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CST
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
Inez
TX

Census designated place

From Corpus Christi
102.3 mi
02h 02m
To Spring Valley
102.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
12 to 16 mph NNE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 28 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillcroft Avenue, Westpark Drive

    910 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hillcroft Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hillcroft Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Hillcroft Street

    1983 ft · 33 sec · Hillcroft Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Hillcroft Avenue

    2310 ft · 45 sec · Hillcroft Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Voss Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Voss Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Bingle Road

    125 m · 13 sec · Bingle Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Katy Freeway Frontage Road

    1137 ft · 23 sec · Katy Freeway Frontage Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Voss Road

    1818 ft · 50 sec · Voss Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Voss Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 43%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 16%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 13%
Southwest Freeway
24.8 mi · 12%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 6%
South Voss Road
3.29 mi · 2%
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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
179 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inez
02h 02m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
8:50 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Inez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Corpus Christi and 102.1 miles from Spring Valley.

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

The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.01 one way or $50.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Corpus Christi and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Spring Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 178.94 mi (287.98 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
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#2 Spring Valley

Spring Valley is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.7896700, -95.5035500
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Spring Valley (-95.50355, 29.78967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.29 L · about $25.01
Round trip
$50.02
14.42 gal · 54.58 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.47 $25.01 $50.02
Mid-grade $3.96 $28.53 $57.06
Premium $4.34 $31.27 $62.54
Diesel $5.58 $40.24 $80.48

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Spring Valley. The current time is 13:06:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.