How far is Corpus Christi, TX from Waller, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Waller, TX is about 220.6 miles (355 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Corpus Christi and Waller.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and Waller.
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Start on the route
1177 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1209 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
37 m · 2 sec · North Brownlee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
681 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Harbor Bridge
10.1 mi · 11 min · New Harbor Bridge
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
2925 ft · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 136
17.8 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street
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Turn slight right onto United States Highway 77
33 mi · 37 min · United States Highway 77
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.5 mi · 2 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 59 South
88.6 mi · 1 hr 38 min · US Highway 59 South
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Take the exit slight right
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on 59 Northbound Frontage Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue straight
2146 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
2 mi · 5 min · US 59 Northbound Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left
1172 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Kroesche Road
1764 ft · 51 sec · Kroesche Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue I
1.3 km · 1 min · Avenue I
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Turn left onto 1st Street
777 ft · 15 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Houston Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Houston Street
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1275 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto FM 1093
2032 ft · 41 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll East
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.6 km · 1 min · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway South
19.9 mi · 23 min · West Grand Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 290 West, US 290 East: Austin, Houston
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 290 West: Austin
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Freeway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Northwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2920: Waller, Tomball
743 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 290
801 ft · 26 sec · US Highway 290
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Turn left onto FM 2920
1.4 km · 1 min · FM 2920
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hempstead Highway
3019 ft · 51 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Continue on US 290 Business
655 ft · 11 sec · US 290 Business
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Continue on Hempstead Highway
892 ft · 17 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hempstead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and Waller.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Waller.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to Waller?
The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 110.2 miles from Waller.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.40 one way or $58.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Waller.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Waller. Straight-line distance: 179.42 mi (288.75 km).
#1 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waller
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,572 |
| Coordinates | 30.0566100, -95.9269000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waller (-95.9269, 30.05661)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $29.40 | $58.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.08 | $66.16 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $31.07 | $62.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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