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

The driving distance from Pinehurst, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.06 mi
03h 52m
Flight
193.79 mi
311.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.79 mi
Kilometers
311.87 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.06 mi
Kilometers
371.86 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM CDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
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
Ganado
TX

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

From Pinehurst
116.6 mi
01h 56m
To Corpus Christi
114.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
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 Pinehurst and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Farm to Market Road 1774

    2675 ft · 45 sec · Farm to Market Road 1774

  2. 2

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Tomball Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 249 Toll South

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto MCTRA 249 Tollway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · MCTRA 249 Tollway

  5. 5

    Continue on Tomball Tollway

    7 mi · 8 min · Tomball Tollway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tomball Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Tomball Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 1960: Gessner Road

    1286 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Tomball Parkway Frontage Road

    2816 ft · 52 sec · Tomball Parkway Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Gessner Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Gessner Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Gessner Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Gessner Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Sam Houston Parkway West

    760 ft · 20 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward SHT Toll West

    2373 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Tollway West

    12.3 mi · 14 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South

  15. 15

    Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South

    3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South

  16. 16

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    20.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  19. 19

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  22. 22

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  34. 34

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  37. 37

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  38. 38

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  41. 41

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinehurst 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
43 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 32%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 14%
Southwest Freeway
20.2 mi · 9%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 8%
North Sam Houston Tollway West
12.3 mi · 5%
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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
193.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ganado
01h 56m from Pinehurst
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pinehurst 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 Pinehurst to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?

Ganado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Pinehurst and 114.4 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pinehurst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 193.79 mi (311.87 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates30.1710500, -95.6824500
Altitude68
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: Farm to Market Road 1774 (-95.682605, 30.17084)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.15 gal
30.86 L · about $30.80
Round trip
$61.60
16.3 gal · 61.72 L
Estimated CO2
72.4 kg one way
Round trip: 144.9 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $30.80 $61.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.65 $69.31
Premium $4.59 $37.42 $74.83
Diesel $3.99 $32.54 $65.09

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 Pinehurst and Corpus Christi. The current time is 22:06:02.

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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.