How far is Jones Creek, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Jones Creek, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.4 mi
03h 04m
Flight
142.95 mi
230.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.95 mi
Kilometers
230.06 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.4 mi
Kilometers
271.01 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 30, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Jones Creek
Thu, Apr 30, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jones Creek
2026-04-30T17:09
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 30, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jones Creek
9:00 PM CDT
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
Point Comfort
TX

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

From Jones Creek
87.5 mi
01h 32m
To Corpus Christi
80.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jones Creek and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Stephen F Austin Street

    2533 ft · 1 min · Stephen F Austin Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    18.2 mi · 27 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South 17th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    38.7 mi · 58 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto FM 3036

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    19.5 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35 Bypass
31.7 mi · 19%
South 17th Street
1.42 mi · 1%
FM 3036
1.36 mi · 1%
Stephen F Austin Street
0.48 mi
Interstate Highway 37
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

67.6 mi · 01h 41m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point Comfort
01h 32m from Jones Creek
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Jones Creek 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 Jones Creek to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Point Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Jones Creek and 80.9 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.45 one way or $44.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jones Creek and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jones Creek and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 142.95 mi (230.06 km).

Jones Creek

#1 Jones Creek

City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America

Population2,062
Coordinates28.9685800, -95.4552200
Altitude4
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: Stephen F Austin Street (-95.455186, 28.968441)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.45
Round trip
$44.89
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $22.45 $44.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.59 $27.27 $54.54
Diesel $3.99 $23.72 $47.44

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Jones Creek and Corpus Christi. The current time is 17:09:57.

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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.