How far is Port O'Connor, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Port O'Connor, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Refugio County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port O'Connor and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port O'Connor and Corpus Christi.
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Start on 2nd Street
28 m · 8 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Adams Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 185 East
17.4 mi · 31 min · State Highway 185 East
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 185 North
8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 35 South
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35 South
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Continue on Main Street
1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 35 South
23.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 35 South
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Causeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B Johnson Causeway
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Continue on State Highway 35 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 35 North
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Turn right onto FM 3036
1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036
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Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass
3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass
19.5 mi · 22 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 O'Connor 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.
State Highway 35 South
Continue on State Highway 35 South
23.3 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Haze then Mostly Sunny leaving Port O'Connor and Haze near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port O'Connor to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Austwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Port O'Connor and 48 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Haze then Mostly Sunny around Port O'Connor and Haze near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port O'Connor and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 75.14 mi (120.93 km).
#1 Port O'Connor
Port O'Connor is a place in Texas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.4483400, -96.4058100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.63 | $29.25 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
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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