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

The driving distance from Redwood, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.3 miles (229 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.3 mi
02h 48m
Flight
142.31 mi
229.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.31 mi
Kilometers
229.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.3 mi
Kilometers
257.98 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 30, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Redwood
Fri, May 1, 12:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Redwood
2026-04-30T18:30
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 30, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Redwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Redwood
93.5 mi
01h 24m
To Corpus Christi
66.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Redwood and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Highway 123

    12.6 mi · 16 min · North State Highway 123

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 10

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Interstate 10

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    1471 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Connally Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Connally Loop

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Connally Loop

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Connally Loop

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 37, US 281 North: San Antonio, Corpus Christi

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 37 South: Corpus Christi

    2457 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    134 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Redwood 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 37 South
134 mi · 84%
I 10 West
26.4 mi · 16%
North State Highway 123
12.6 mi · 8%
Connally Loop
8.07 mi · 5%
West Interstate 10
1.09 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 37
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

I 37 South

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
142.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
01h 24m from Redwood
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Redwood 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 Redwood to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Redwood and 66.9 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 142.3 miles (229 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Redwood and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Christine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Christine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christine.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Redwood and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 142.31 mi (229.03 km).

Redwood

#1 Redwood

Census designated place

Population4,338
Coordinates29.8102200, -97.9113900
Altitude169
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: FM 1978 (-97.911431, 29.810258)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.41 L · about $21.39
Round trip
$42.78
11.32 gal · 42.82 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $21.39 $42.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.13
Premium $4.59 $25.99 $51.97
Diesel $3.99 $22.60 $45.20

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Redwood and Corpus Christi. The current time is 18:30:46.

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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.