How far is Prairie View, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Prairie View, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairie View and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie View and Corpus Christi.
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Start on L. W. Minor Street
3 m · 3 sec · L. W. Minor Street
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Turn right onto University Drive
1795 ft · 1 min · University Drive
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Continue on Sandra Bland Parkway
2926 ft · 1 min · Sandra Bland Parkway
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Turn left onto US 290 East
75 m · 8 sec
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Continue on US 290 East
1864 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
13.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
2269 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
20.1 mi · 24 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
2070 ft · 41 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
1006 ft · 20 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll West
1337 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 723: Spring Green Boulevard
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1093
2362 ft · 54 sec · FM 1093
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Turn left
1550 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Avenue H
2170 ft · 37 sec · Avenue H
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Continue on Avenue H
1.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue H
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1 km · 1 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 Prairie View 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Prairie View and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairie View to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 112.7 miles from Prairie View and 119.1 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.87 one way or $61.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Prairie View and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie View and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 179.85 mi (289.44 km).
#1 Prairie View
City in Texas
| Population | 7,013 |
| Coordinates | 30.0932700, -95.9877300 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| 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: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 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 53m |
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 | $30.87 | $61.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.74 | $69.48 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
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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