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

The driving distance from Corpus Christi, TX to Yorktown, TX is about 94 miles (151.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.95 mi
01h 54m
Flight
81.82 mi
131.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.82 mi
Kilometers
131.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.95 mi
Kilometers
151.2 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Corpus Christi
Tue, May 26, 2:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Corpus Christi
2026-05-25T23:07
Arrive Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Corpus Christi
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Corpus Christi
47.1 mi
00h 57m
To Yorktown
46.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Alamo Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · US Highway 183

  16. 16

    Continue on South Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North US Highway 183

    7.6 mi · 8 min · North US Highway 183

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto State Highway 119

    15.2 mi · 20 min · State Highway 119

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2298 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm to Market Road 136
27.4 mi · 29%
US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24%
State Highway 119
15.2 mi · 16%
New Harbor Bridge
12 mi · 13%
North US Highway 183
7.62 mi · 8%
South Jefferson Street
3.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 183

Continue on US Highway 183

22.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
00h 57m from Corpus Christi
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Corpus Christi and Mostly Sunny near Yorktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94 miles (151.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Corpus Christi and 46.9 miles from Yorktown.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Corpus Christi and Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 81.82 mi (131.68 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
Yorktown

#2 Yorktown

City in Texas

Population2,069
Coordinates28.9810900, -97.5027700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Corpus Christi (-97.39638, 27.80058)
End: Yorktown (-97.50277, 28.98109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.55 L · about $12.55
Round trip
$25.09
6.64 gal · 25.1 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.55 $25.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.12 $28.23
Premium $4.59 $15.24 $30.48
Diesel $3.99 $13.26 $26.51

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Corpus Christi and Yorktown. The current time is 23:07:58.

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.