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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Woodbranch, TX is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
240.92 mi
04h 47m
Flight
211.77 mi
340.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.77 mi
Kilometers
340.81 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.92 mi
Kilometers
387.73 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbranch
Mon, May 4, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Mon, May 4, 3:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-04T05:36
Arrive Woodbranch
Mon, May 4, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Ganado
TX

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

From Corpus Christi
120.5 mi
02h 23m
To Woodbranch
120.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.3 mi · 36 min · Eastex Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Loop 494: Roman Forest Boulevard

    1099 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastex Freeway Frontage Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Roman Forest Boulevard

    3261 ft · 1 min · Roman Forest Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lilliput Lane

    1012 ft · 45 sec · Lilliput Lane

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallant Fox Way

    125 m · 18 sec · Gallant Fox Way

  31. 31

    Continue on Sable Drive

    1127 ft · 52 sec · Sable Drive

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sycamore Drive

    111 m · 21 sec · Sycamore Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Chestnut Ridge Road

    111 m · 17 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Chestnut Ridge Road

    153 m · 23 sec · Chestnut Ridge Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Linnwood Drive

    677 ft · 30 sec · Linnwood Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Linnwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59 South
88.9 mi · 37%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 14%
United States Highway 77
33 mi · 14%
Eastex Freeway
30.3 mi · 13%
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 11%
New Harbor Bridge
12 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

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
211.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ganado
02h 23m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Woodbranch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Ganado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Corpus Christi and 120.4 miles from Woodbranch.

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

The direct path is about 211.8 miles (340.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Woodbranch. Straight-line distance: 211.77 mi (340.81 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
Woodbranch

#2 Woodbranch

City in Montgomery County, Texas, United States

Population1,498
Coordinates30.1810500, -95.1888200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Woodbranch (-95.18882, 30.18105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.18 L · about $32.12
Round trip
$64.24
17 gal · 64.36 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.12 $64.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.14 $72.28
Premium $4.59 $39.02 $78.05
Diesel $3.99 $33.94 $67.88

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Woodbranch. The current time is 05:36:52.

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.