How far is Oyster Creek, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Oyster Creek, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 185 miles (297.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Creek and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Creek and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Allen Road
859 ft · 38 sec · Allen Road
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Turn straight onto Oyster Creek Bend Road
119 m · 21 sec · Oyster Creek Bend Road
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Turn right onto FM 523
1.6 mi · 2 min · FM 523
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Turn right onto East State Highway 332
3.6 mi · 5 min · East State Highway 332
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Take the ramp straight
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nolan Ryan Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Nolan Ryan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 332
671 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 228
1183 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 228
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Turn left onto State Highway 332 West
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 332 West
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Turn right onto North Brooks Street
8.2 mi · 13 min · North Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South 17th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 17th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
38.7 mi · 58 min
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Turn straight
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
67.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Turn right onto FM 3036
1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
19.5 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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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 Oyster Creek and Corpus Christi.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oyster Creek and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Oyster Creek to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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 91.4 miles from Oyster Creek and 93.6 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.5 miles (242.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oyster Creek and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Creek and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 150.48 mi (242.18 km).
#1 Oyster Creek
City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
| Population | 1,212 |
| Coordinates | 29.0030200, -95.3318800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.68 | $49.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.77 | $55.53 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
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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