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

The driving distance from Edna, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.6 mi
01h 47m
Flight
93.3 mi
150.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.3 mi
Kilometers
150.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.6 mi
Kilometers
173.16 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 25, 6:37 PM CDT
Return by in Edna
Sat, Apr 25, 8:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edna
2026-04-25T16:49
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 25, 6:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edna
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 Edna
54.5 mi
00h 53m
To Corpus Christi
53.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    1789 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on US 59 Frontage Road

    645 ft · 13 sec · US 59 Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1524 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 31%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 29%
US 59 Frontage Road
28 mi · 26%
Alamo Street
1.91 mi · 2%
East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 77 South

Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

33.2 mi · 00h 38m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
00h 53m from Edna
Leave By
2:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Edna and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 54.5 miles from Edna and 53.1 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Edna and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edna and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 93.3 mi (150.15 km).

Edna

#1 Edna

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

Population5,755
Coordinates28.9785900, -96.6460900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 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
Start: Main Street (-96.64616, 28.978691)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $14.36
Round trip
$28.72
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $14.36 $28.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.59 $17.45 $34.89
Diesel $3.99 $15.17 $30.35

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Edna and Corpus Christi. The current time is 16:49:40.

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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.