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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Troup, TX is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
384.39 mi
07h 24m
Flight
329.58 mi
530.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
329.58 mi
Kilometers
530.41 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
384.39 mi
Kilometers
618.62 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troup
Sun, May 3, 4:25 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 3, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-03T09:01
Arrive Troup
Sun, May 3, 4:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:25 PM to 2:55 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
9:10 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
Giddings
TX

City in Texas

From Corpus Christi
192.4 mi
03h 42m
To Troup
191.9 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on US Highway 77 South

    1.2 mi · 1 min · US Highway 77 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit left

    2026 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2790 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Navarro Street

    40.1 mi · 46 min · North Navarro Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 26 sec · Fairwinds Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1366 ft · 25 sec · West 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Texana Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  23. 23

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  24. 24

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  25. 25

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · United States Highway 77

  26. 26

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North US Highway 77

    17.3 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 77

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.5 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Take the exit right

    57 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 21

    36.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8.1 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  33. 33

    Take the ramp left

    1575 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto South State Highway 6

    11.4 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  35. 35

    Continue on South Market Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Market Street

  36. 36

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    1713 ft · 22 sec · North State Highway 6

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    79.1 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    33.1 mi · 39 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1531 ft · 26 sec · South Jackson Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto East Pine Street

    7 mi · 8 min · East Pine Street

  41. 41

    Turn straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Duval Street

    883 ft · 11 sec · Duval Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Duval Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Highway 6
113 mi · 29%
United States Highway 77
57.9 mi · 15%
North Navarro Street
40 mi · 10%
State Highway 21
36.6 mi · 10%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 7%
North US Highway 77
17.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North State Highway 6

Keep slight left

79.1 mi · 01h 30m

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 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
329.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Giddings
03h 42m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Corpus Christi and Clear near Troup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 384.4 miles (618.6 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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?

Giddings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 191.9 miles from Troup.

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

The direct path is about 329.6 miles (530.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 $51.28 one way or $102.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Corpus Christi and Clear near Troup.

Stop Ideas Near Giddings

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Giddings, 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 Giddings.

RAIL

Taylor

62 mi away
118 East First St.
BUS

Bryan, TX

77 mi away
301 East 26th Street
RAIL

Austin

79 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Prairie View, TX

92 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Troup. Straight-line distance: 329.58 mi (530.41 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
Troup

#2 Troup

American city

Population2,064
Coordinates32.1446000, -95.1205000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Troup (-95.1205, 32.1446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 619 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.57 gal
51.35 L · about $51.28
Round trip
$102.56
27.14 gal · 102.7 L
Estimated CO2
120.6 kg one way
Round trip: 241.2 kg / 532 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $51.28 $102.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.70 $115.40
Premium $4.59 $62.30 $124.60
Diesel $3.99 $54.19 $108.37

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Troup. The current time is 09:01:15.

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.