How far is Pine Island, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Pine Island, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.31 mi
03h 35m
Flight
176.29 mi
283.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.29 mi
Kilometers
283.71 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.31 mi
Kilometers
340.07 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, Nov 7, 10:42 AM CST
Return by in Pine Island
Sat, Nov 7, 2:17 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pine Island
2026-11-07T07:07
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, Nov 7, 10:42 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:50 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pine Island
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Edna
TX

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

From Pine Island
105.8 mi
01h 47m
To Corpus Christi
105.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
14 to 22 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pine Island and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on FM 359

    16.8 mi · 25 min · FM 359

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street

    1992 ft · 34 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359

    1914 ft · 32 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 359

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 359

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Farm-to-Market Road 359

  5. 5

    Continue on Bains Street

    1178 ft · 24 sec · Bains Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Front Street

    3274 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Koomey Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Koomey Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farm to Market 1093 Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Farm to Market 1093 Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1309 ft · 24 sec · North 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Commerce Street

    553 ft · 9 sec · Commerce Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    18.7 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ponderosa Road

    1334 ft · 39 sec · Ponderosa Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1302 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  24. 24

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  31. 31

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pine Island 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 35%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 16%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 15%
FM 359
16.8 mi · 8%
Koomey Road
8.98 mi · 4%
Farm to Market 1093 Road
6.38 mi · 3%
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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edna
01h 47m from Pine Island
Leave By
9:50 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pine Island and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pine Island to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Pine Island and 105.6 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.71 one way or $53.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pine Island and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pine Island and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 176.29 mi (283.71 km).

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#1 Pine Island

Pine Island is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.0580000, -96.0374600
Altitude60
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: FM 359 (-96.037616, 30.058005)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $26.71
Round trip
$53.43
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.58 $26.71 $53.43
Mid-grade $4.09 $30.54 $61.08
Premium $4.47 $33.36 $66.72
Diesel $5.68 $42.39 $84.78

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 Pine Island and Corpus Christi. The current time is 07:07:05.

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.