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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Wildwood, TX is about 313 miles (503.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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
312.95 mi
06h 20m
Flight
259.19 mi
417.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.19 mi
Kilometers
417.13 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.95 mi
Kilometers
503.65 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood
Tue, Apr 28, 3:49 PM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, Apr 28, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-28T09:28
Arrive Wildwood
Tue, Apr 28, 3:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 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
11:20 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
Kendleton
TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
156.6 mi
03h 10m
To Wildwood
156.4 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Beaumont, San Antonio

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Beaumont

    1.4 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosby Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Crosby Freeway

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Crosby Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward US 90

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Crosby Freeway

  33. 33

    Continue on Crosby Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Crosby Freeway

  34. 34

    Continue on Beaumont Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Beaumont Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on US Highway 90

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 90

  36. 36

    Continue on United States Highway 90 West

    16 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 90 West

  37. 37

    Continue on US Highway 90

    19.5 mi · 22 min · US Highway 90

  38. 38

    Turn left

    24.4 mi · 36 min

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  40. 40

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 6 min

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    934 ft · 31 sec

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

    2909 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Drive

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 28%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 11%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 11%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 9%
US Highway 90
21.2 mi · 7%
Crosby Freeway
17.5 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
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.8 mi
259.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendleton
03h 10m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
11:20 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 313 miles (503.7 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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?

Kendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Corpus Christi and 156.4 miles from Wildwood.

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

The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 $41.72 one way or $83.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Corpus Christi and Partly Sunny near Wildwood.

Stop Ideas Near Kendleton

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

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

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston, TX

69 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

70 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

118 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 259.19 mi (417.13 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
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#2 Wildwood

Wildwood is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5240900, -94.4415800
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Wildwood (-94.44158, 30.52409)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.04 gal
41.8 L · about $41.72
Round trip
$83.44
22.08 gal · 83.6 L
Estimated CO2
98.1 kg one way
Round trip: 196.2 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $41.72 $83.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.94 $93.88
Premium $4.59 $50.68 $101.37
Diesel $3.99 $44.08 $88.17

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Wildwood. The current time is 09:28:51.

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.