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

The driving distance from Livingston, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 250 miles (402.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
281.2 mi
04h 35m
Flight
249.96 mi
402.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.96 mi
Kilometers
402.27 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.2 mi
Kilometers
452.55 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM CDT
Return by in Livingston
Wed, May 13, 5:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livingston
2026-05-12T20:17
Arrive Corpus Christi
Wed, May 13, 12:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livingston
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
El Campo
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Livingston
141.2 mi
02h 17m
To Corpus Christi
140 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    3225 ft · 58 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Pan American Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Pan American Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    695 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    105.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  27. 27

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livingston 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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pan American Drive
108 mi · 38%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 27%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 12%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 11%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 7%
Alamo Street
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pan American Drive

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 59m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
250 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Campo
02h 17m from Livingston
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

El Campo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Livingston and 140 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 250 miles (402.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Livingston and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near El Campo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around El Campo, 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 El Campo.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

101 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Houston, TX

106 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livingston and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 249.96 mi (402.27 km).

Livingston

#1 Livingston

Texan town

Population5,503
Coordinates30.7110300, -94.9329900
Altitude51
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: US 59 BUS (-94.932996, 30.711)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $37.49
Round trip
$74.98
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.49 $74.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.18 $84.36
Premium $4.59 $45.54 $91.09
Diesel $3.99 $39.61 $79.22

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Livingston and Corpus Christi. The current time is 20:17:58.

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.