How far is New Waverly, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from New Waverly, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.84 mi
04h 25m
Flight
221.54 mi
356.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.54 mi
Kilometers
356.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.84 mi
Kilometers
427.83 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in New Waverly
Sun, May 31, 10:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Waverly
2026-05-31T01:42
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Waverly
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 New Waverly
132.3 mi
02h 12m
To Corpus Christi
133.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Waverly and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Gibbs Street

    26 m · 9 sec · Gibbs Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 75 South

    160 m · 11 sec · State Highway 75 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto FM 1375 West

    2775 ft · 48 sec · FM 1375 West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward FM 1375 West

    46 m · 3 sec · FM 1375 West

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto FM 1375 West

    1167 ft · 21 sec · FM 1375 West

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Interstate 45 Frontage Road

    82 m · 6 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 45 Frontage Road

    546 ft · 11 sec · Interstate 45 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    921 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    40.6 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West

    2869 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  13. 13

    Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West

    17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  16. 16

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  20. 20

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  35. 35

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  39. 39

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  42. 42

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Waverly 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
44 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
7 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 28%
Interstate 45 Frontage Road
41 mi · 15%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 13%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 12%
Southwest Freeway
20.2 mi · 8%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
20.1 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Campo
02h 12m from New Waverly
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving New Waverly 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 New Waverly to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 132.3 miles from New Waverly and 133.6 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.45 one way or $70.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around New Waverly and Partly 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 New Waverly and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 221.54 mi (356.54 km).

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#1 New Waverly

City in Walker County, Texas, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates30.5377000, -95.4832800
Altitude108
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: Gibbs Street (-95.483325, 30.537548)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.51 L · about $35.45
Round trip
$70.89
18.76 gal · 71.02 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $35.45 $70.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.88 $79.77
Premium $4.59 $43.06 $86.13
Diesel $3.99 $37.45 $74.91

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between New Waverly and Corpus Christi. The current time is 01:42:02.

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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.