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

The driving distance from Palmhurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.71 mi
02h 51m
Flight
120.71 mi
194.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.71 mi
Kilometers
194.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.71 mi
Kilometers
260.24 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Palmhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmhurst
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmhurst
9:30 PM CDT
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
Falfurrias
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Palmhurst
80.3 mi
01h 25m
To Corpus Christi
81.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Conway Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North Conway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 10th Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · North 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West McIntyre Street

    115 m · 14 sec · West McIntyre Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Closner Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Closner Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Expressway 281

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Expressway 281

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69C North, US 281 North

    1516 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    25.2 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    2237 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cecilia Street

    2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2977 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    2489 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East State Highway 44

    11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West

    3006 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South

    2264 ft · 55 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  26. 26

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmhurst 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
96.1 mi · 59%
East Main Street
27.2 mi · 17%
North Conway Avenue
13 mi · 8%
East State Highway 44
11.3 mi · 7%
I 37 South
4.76 mi · 3%
North Closner Boulevard
3.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 12m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falfurrias
01h 25m from Palmhurst
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Palmhurst 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 Palmhurst to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Palmhurst and 81.5 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.58 one way or $43.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias

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

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

BUS

McAllen, Texas

114 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmhurst and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 120.71 mi (194.27 km).

Palmhurst

#1 Palmhurst

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population2,719
Coordinates26.2584100, -98.3180700
Altitude49
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: 3 Mile Line (-98.318092, 26.258282)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $21.58
Round trip
$43.16
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.58 $43.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.56
Premium $4.59 $26.21 $52.43
Diesel $3.99 $22.80 $45.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmhurst and Corpus Christi. The current time is 22:05:03.

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.