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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Timpson, TX is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
378.3 mi
07h 18m
Flight
335.7 mi
540.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
335.7 mi
Kilometers
540.25 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.3 mi
Kilometers
608.82 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 19, 6:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-19T04:06
Arrive Timpson
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sugar Land
TX

The fifth most populous city in Fort Bend County, Texas.

From Corpus Christi
189.4 mi
03h 39m
To Timpson
188.9 mi
03h 39m

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
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Eastex Freeway

    39.8 mi · 47 min · Eastex Freeway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 44 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    36.2 mi · 41 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, Loop 287 East: Nacogdoches

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on US 59 North: Nacogdoches

    15.6 mi · 17 min

  31. 31

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Stallings Drive

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Southwest Stallings Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on North US Highway 59

    23.2 mi · 27 min · North US Highway 59

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Jacob Street

    1244 ft · 26 sec · Jacob Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Bear Drive

    118 m · 8 sec · Bear Drive

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Ross Graves Drive

    62 m · 4 sec · Ross Graves Drive

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Graves Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
119 mi · 31%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 23%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 9%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 9%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 7%
North US Highway 59
23.2 mi · 6%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
335.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Land
03h 39m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:24 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Timpson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 378.3 miles (608.8 km) and usually takes 07h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sugar Land is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 188.9 miles from Timpson.

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

The direct path is about 335.7 miles (540.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.45 one way or $100.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 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 Partly Sunny near Timpson.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Land

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 Sugar Land and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Freeman Town Park

Richmond , TX
601 Burnet St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews City park
Sugar Land City Hall
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Sugar Land City Hall

Sugar Land , TX
2700 Town Center Blvd N, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Rating 4.5/5 31 reviews City Hall
Houston Police Department Westside
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Houston Police Department Westside

Houston , TX
3203 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77082
Rating 2.8/5 75 reviews Police department,Police station
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Richmond , TX
402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Land.

BUS

Houston, TX

29 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

31 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

61 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

90 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Timpson. Straight-line distance: 335.7 mi (540.25 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
Timpson

#2 Timpson

City in Shelby County, Texas, United States

Population1,130
Coordinates31.9037800, -94.3952000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Timpson (-94.3952, 31.90378)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 609 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.35 gal
50.53 L · about $50.45
Round trip
$100.90
26.7 gal · 101.06 L
Estimated CO2
118.6 kg one way
Round trip: 237.3 kg / 523 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.45 $100.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.76 $113.53
Premium $4.59 $61.29 $122.58
Diesel $3.99 $53.31 $106.61

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 Timpson. The current time is 04:06:33.

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.