How far is Gardendale, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Gardendale, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 502.5 miles (808.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardendale and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardendale and Corpus Christi.
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Start on North Gardendale Avenue
43 m · 12 sec · North Gardendale Avenue
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Turn left onto East Goldenrod Drive
1443 ft · 42 sec · East Goldenrod Drive
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Turn right onto North Hollyhock Avenue
6.2 mi · 7 min · North Hollyhock Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Loop 338
4 mi · 5 min · Northeast Loop 338
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Continue on Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Ray C. Stoker, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Northeast Loop 338
1.1 km · 50 sec · Northeast Loop 338
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Turn right onto East Interstate 20
677 ft · 14 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 West: El Paso
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 385: Andrews, Crane
774 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Pool Road
708 ft · 22 sec · East Pool Road
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Turn left onto South Grant Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Grant Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 385
51.3 mi · 59 min · South US Highway 385
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 305
18.1 mi · 27 min · Farm to Market Road 305
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.2 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I 10 Service Road
126 m · 8 sec · I 10 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: San Antonio
1786 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
242.5 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardendale and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
243 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gardendale and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardendale to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 502.5 miles (808.7 km) and usually takes 07h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 249.5 miles from Gardendale and 253 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 417.1 miles (671.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.07 one way or $136.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gardendale and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardendale and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 417.14 mi (671.32 km).
#1 Gardendale
Located in Ector County, Texas, this census-designated place is situated in the semi-arid Permian Basin region at an elevation of 2966 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0204000, -102.3801500 |
| Altitude | 904 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 809 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $68.07 | $136.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $77.07 | $154.14 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $83.74 | $167.48 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $102.41 | $204.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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