How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Terrell Hills, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Terrell Hills, TX is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
147.6 mi
02h 33m
Flight
132.18 mi
212.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.18 mi
Kilometers
212.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.6 mi
Kilometers
237.54 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrell Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-19T09:12
Arrive Terrell Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Three Rivers
TX

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
73.9 mi
01h 16m
To Terrell Hills
73.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 29 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Terrell Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue on McAllister Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McAllister Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Hildebrand Avenue

    964 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    43 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Hildebrand Avenue

    2987 ft · 1 min · East Hildebrand Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grove Place

    1120 ft · 33 sec · Grove Place

  10. 10

    Continue on Garraty Road

    2682 ft · 1 min · Garraty Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Garraty Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McAllister Freeway
2.18 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.64 mi
East Hildebrand Avenue
0.57 mi
Garraty Road
0.51 mi
Grove Place
0.21 mi
Hildebrand Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

125 mi · 02h 07m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Rivers
01h 16m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Terrell Hills?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Three Rivers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Corpus Christi and 73.7 miles from Terrell Hills.

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

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Terrell Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Three Rivers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Rivers, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Rivers.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

110 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Terrell Hills. Straight-line distance: 132.18 mi (212.73 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
Terrell Hills

#2 Terrell Hills

City in Bexar County, Texas, United States

Population5,451
Coordinates29.4749500, -98.4508500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Terrell Hills (-98.45085, 29.47495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.15 $44.31
Premium $4.59 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $3.99 $20.80 $41.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Terrell Hills. The current time is 09:12:00.

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.