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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Wimberley, TX is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.65 mi
03h 35m
Flight
157.62 mi
253.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.62 mi
Kilometers
253.66 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.65 mi
Kilometers
321.3 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Wimberley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Corpus Christi
100 mi
01h 47m
To Wimberley
99.7 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    115.9 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 410, TX 130, US 281 South

    971 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 410 North, TX 130 North

    2383 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Connally Loop

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North Pan Am Expressway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on North Pan Am Expressway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · North Pan Am Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on Interstate Highway 35

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    14.7 mi · 16 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward RM 12: Wimberley

    995 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Interstate 35

    1284 ft · 33 sec · South Interstate 35

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Wonder World Drive

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East Wonder World Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Ranch Road 12

    11.6 mi · 17 min · Ranch Road 12

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Ranch Road 12

    904 ft · 22 sec · Ranch Road 12

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ranch Road 12

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
26.6 mi · 13%
Ranch Road 12
11.7 mi · 6%
Connally Loop
10.6 mi · 5%
North Pan Am Expressway
10.2 mi · 5%
East Wonder World Drive
3.68 mi · 2%
Interstate Highway 35
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Continue straight

116 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
01h 47m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wimberley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Corpus Christi and 99.7 miles from Wimberley.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Corpus Christi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wimberley.

Stop Ideas Near Christine

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

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

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Wimberley. Straight-line distance: 157.62 mi (253.66 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
Wimberley

#2 Wimberley

City in Texas

Population3,422
Coordinates29.9974400, -98.0986200
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Wimberley (-98.09862, 29.99744)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.67 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
14.1 gal · 53.34 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.98 $59.95
Premium $4.59 $32.37 $64.73
Diesel $3.99 $28.15 $56.30

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Wimberley. The current time is 23:43:31.

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.