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

The driving distance from Garfield, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.2 mi
03h 16m
Flight
165.2 mi
265.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.2 mi
Kilometers
265.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.2 mi
Kilometers
322.19 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Fri, Nov 6, 6:30 PM CST
Return by in Garfield
Fri, Nov 6, 9:47 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garfield
2026-11-06T15:14
Arrive Corpus Christi
Fri, Nov 6, 6:30 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:28 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Garfield
9:00 PM CST
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
Karnes City
TX

City in Karnes County, Texas, United States

From Garfield
97.2 mi
01h 38m
To Corpus Christi
103 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Albert Brown Drive

    66 m · 14 sec · Albert Brown Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 71 West, TX 45 Toll, TX 130 Toll: Austin, Waco, San Antonio

    1989 ft · 36 sec · East State Highway 71

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 130

    141 m · 11 sec · State Highway 130

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 45 Toll South, TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    20.3 mi · 18 min · Pickle Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  10. 10

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  12. 12

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  18. 18

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  22. 22

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 181

    17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  29. 29

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Garfield 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
31 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 28%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 20%
US Highway 181
24.4 mi · 12%
Pickle Parkway
20.3 mi · 10%
US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 8%
US 183
10.1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Magnolia Avenue

Continue straight

51.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Karnes City
01h 38m from Garfield
Leave By
10:28 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Garfield 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 Garfield to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Karnes City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Garfield and 103 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.28 one way or $50.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Karnes City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Karnes City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Karnes City.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

82 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

San Marcos Station

111 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 165.2 mi (265.87 km).

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#1 Garfield

Garfield is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.1874400, -97.5577800
Altitude146
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: Albert Brown Drive (-97.557784, 30.18738)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.74 L · about $25.28
Round trip
$50.56
14.12 gal · 53.48 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $25.28 $50.56
Mid-grade $4.09 $28.90 $57.81
Premium $4.47 $31.57 $63.14
Diesel $5.68 $40.11 $80.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Garfield and Corpus Christi. The current time is 15:14:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.