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

The driving distance from Ganado, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
117.22 mi
01h 55m
Flight
101.08 mi
162.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.08 mi
Kilometers
162.67 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.22 mi
Kilometers
188.64 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, May 2, 6:42 AM CDT
Return by in Ganado
Sat, May 2, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ganado
2026-05-02T04:46
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, May 2, 6:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ganado
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 Ganado
59.3 mi
00h 57m
To Corpus Christi
57.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 30 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 3rd Street

    928 ft · 26 sec · South 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West York Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West York Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 251

    1571 ft · 33 sec · County Road 251

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2003 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 41 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 Ganado and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 251
38.3 mi · 33%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 28%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 27%
Alamo Street
1.91 mi · 2%
East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Spur 91
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 251

Merge slight left

37.6 mi · 00h 41m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
101.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
00h 57m from Ganado
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 59.3 miles from Ganado and 57.9 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ganado and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 101.08 mi (162.67 km).

Ganado

#1 Ganado

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

Population2,085
Coordinates29.0405400, -96.5135800
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: 3rd Street (-96.513668, 29.040482)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.29
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $15.65 $31.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $4.59 $19.01 $38.01
Diesel $3.99 $16.53 $33.06

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Ganado and Corpus Christi. The current time is 04:46:45.

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.