How far is Corpus Christi, TX from West Livingston, TX?
The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to West Livingston, TX is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Halfway Point
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City in 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 West Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and West Livingston.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 North, US 59 North
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
32.6 mi · 38 min · Southwest Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Freeway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest Freeway
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Continue on Eastex Freeway
39.8 mi · 47 min · Eastex Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
32.4 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Huntsville, Livingston
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto US 59 South Loop
653 ft · 20 sec · US 59 South Loop
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Church Street
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Take the exit slight left
83 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto FM 350 South
3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South
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Turn right onto Mangum Road
22 m · 2 sec · Mangum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mangum Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Corpus Christi and West Livingston.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to West Livingston?
The road trip is about 285.1 miles (458.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
El Campo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 142.4 miles from West Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.02 one way or $76.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near El Campo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Campo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and West Livingston. Straight-line distance: 246.8 mi (397.19 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 West Livingston
Census designated place
| Population | 8,071 |
| Coordinates | 30.6982500, -95.0018800 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Livingston (-95.00188, 30.69825)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.02 | $76.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.78 | $85.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $46.19 | $92.37 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $40.17 | $80.34 |
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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