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

The driving distance from Markham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.86 mi
02h 12m
Flight
113.87 mi
183.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.87 mi
Kilometers
183.26 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.86 mi
Kilometers
202.55 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Fri, Nov 6, 9:33 PM CST
Return by in Markham
Fri, Nov 6, 11:46 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Markham
2026-11-06T19:21
Arrive Corpus Christi
Fri, Nov 6, 9:33 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Markham
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Austwell
TX

City in Refugio County, Texas, United States

From Markham
63.6 mi
01h 06m
To Corpus Christi
62.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 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 Markham and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    2773 ft · 57 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 16 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto FM 3036

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    19.5 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Markham 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35 Bypass
31.7 mi · 25%
FM 3036
1.36 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.53 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
113.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Austwell
01h 06m from Markham
Leave By
2:04 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Markham 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 Markham to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Austwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Markham and 62.2 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.90 one way or $31.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Markham and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 113.87 mi (183.26 km).

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#1 Markham

Markham is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.9602600, -96.0652400
Altitude17
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: Broadway (-96.065311, 28.960219)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $15.90
Round trip
$31.80
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $15.90 $31.80
Mid-grade $4.09 $18.18 $36.35
Premium $4.47 $19.86 $39.71
Diesel $5.68 $25.23 $50.46

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 Markham and Corpus Christi. The current time is 19:21:05.

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.