How far is Corpus Christi, TX from White Oak, TX?

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to White Oak, TX is about 418.4 miles (673.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 360 miles (579.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 15m 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
418.43 mi
08h 07m
Flight
359.99 mi
579.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.99 mi
Kilometers
579.35 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.43 mi
Kilometers
673.39 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Oak
Fri, May 1, 9:42 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Fri, May 1, 5:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-01T01:34
Arrive White Oak
Fri, May 1, 9:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:08 PM to 3:38 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
7:44 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
Houston
TX

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

From Corpus Christi
209.5 mi
04h 03m
To White Oak
208.9 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 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 White Oak.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi and White Oak.

  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

    1.4 km · 58 sec · North US Highway 59

  35. 35

    Take the exit left

    933 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    741 ft · 20 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  38. 38

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  39. 39

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Railroad Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on US Route 259

    16.2 mi · 18 min · US Route 259

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Highway 79

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Highway 79

  42. 42

    Continue on Kilgore Drive

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Kilgore Drive

  43. 43

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Campbell Street

    107 m · 10 sec · Campbell Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto North Kilgore Street

    969 ft · 24 sec · North Kilgore Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto State Highway 42

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42

  47. 47

    Turn left onto East US Highway 80

    1 km · 48 sec · East US Highway 80

  48. 48

    Turn right onto South White Oak Road

    2726 ft · 1 min · South White Oak Road

  49. 49

    Turn right onto East Bingham Road

    28 m · 3 sec · East Bingham Road

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Bingham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
50 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eastex Freeway
119 mi · 28%
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 21%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 8%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 8%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 7%
US 59 North
21.6 mi · 5%
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
08h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.4 mi
360 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston
04h 03m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Rain Showers near White Oak.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Corpus Christi to White Oak?

The road trip is about 418.4 miles (673.4 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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?

Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 208.9 miles from White Oak.

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

The direct path is about 360 miles (579.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.4 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 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 $55.78 one way or $111.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Rain Showers near White Oak.

Stop Ideas Near Houston

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 Houston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 1.2 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 1.2 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
City of Pearland Municipal Court
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

City of Pearland Municipal Court

Pearland , TX
2555 Cullen Blvd, Pearland, TX 77581
Rating 2.5/5 37 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houston.

RAIL

Houston

1 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

2 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

77 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and White Oak. Straight-line distance: 359.99 mi (579.35 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
White Oak

#2 White Oak

City in Texas

Population6,283
Coordinates32.5279200, -94.8613300
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: White Oak (-94.86133, 32.52792)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 673 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.76 gal
55.89 L · about $55.78
Round trip
$111.56
29.52 gal · 111.78 L
Estimated CO2
131.2 kg one way
Round trip: 262.3 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $55.78 $111.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $62.76 $125.52
Premium $4.59 $67.76 $135.53
Diesel $3.99 $58.94 $117.87

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and White Oak. The current time is 01:34:34.

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.