How far is Hempstead, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Hempstead, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hempstead and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Austin Street
1223 ft · 28 sec · Austin Street
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Turn left onto 13th Street
15.1 mi · 22 min · 13th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
574 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto South Front Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 36
9.9 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on North Meyer Street
14.1 mi · 18 min · North Meyer Street
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Turn right onto Legion Street
1580 ft · 43 sec · Legion Street
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Ponderosa Road
1334 ft · 39 sec · Ponderosa Road
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Turn right
1302 ft · 17 sec
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Take the exit slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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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 Hempstead and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 59
Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hempstead to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 214.7 miles (345.5 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Hempstead and 106.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.61 one way or $57.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hempstead and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 177.58 mi (285.78 km).
#1 Hempstead
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 30.0974400, -96.0782900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $3.78 | $28.61 | $57.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.19 | $64.38 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.75 | $69.51 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
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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