How far is Port Arthur, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Port Arthur, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Arthur and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Arthur and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Augusta Avenue
60 m · 8 sec · Augusta Avenue
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Turn right onto Gulfway Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gulfway Drive
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Continue on Dowling Road
1821 ft · 35 sec · Dowling Road
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight left
57.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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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 Arthur and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Port Arthur and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Arthur to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 296.6 miles (477.3 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Port Arthur and 147.7 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.53 one way or $79.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Port Arthur and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wharton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Arthur and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 253.84 mi (408.51 km).
#1 Port Arthur
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas.
| Population | 53,921 |
| Coordinates | 29.8851900, -93.9423300 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $39.53 | $79.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.48 | $88.95 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $48.02 | $96.04 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.77 | $83.53 |
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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