How far is Port Aransas, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Port Aransas, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Texas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Aransas and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Aransas and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
9 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Church Street
19 m · 5 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Beach Street
86 m · 10 sec · Beach Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Alister Street
682 ft · 21 sec · North Alister Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
2562 ft · 1 min · West Avenue A
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Turn slight right
1155 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
1593 ft · 5 min · Aransas Pass - Port Aransas, Mustang Island
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Harrison Boulevard
2313 ft · 46 sec · Harrison Boulevard
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Continue on West Wheeler Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto FM 1069 North
1294 ft · 30 sec · FM 1069 North
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Take the ramp left
2308 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
17.8 mi · 20 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 Port Aransas and Corpus Christi.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 35 Bypass
Merge slight left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
17.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Aransas and 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 Port Aransas to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gregory is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Port Aransas and 24.1 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Aransas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Gregory
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rockport Beach Park Pavilions
City of Corpus Christi - City Hall
Ingleside Public Works
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gregory.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Aransas and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 20.62 mi (33.18 km).
#1 Port Aransas
City in Texas, United States
| Population | 4,409 |
| Coordinates | 27.8339200, -97.0611000 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
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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