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

The driving distance from Richwood, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.28 mi
03h 15m
Flight
148.63 mi
239.2 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.63 mi
Kilometers
239.2 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.28 mi
Kilometers
285.31 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Richwood
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richwood
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Corpus Christi
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richwood
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Point Comfort
TX

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

From Richwood
88.5 mi
01h 37m
To Corpus Christi
88.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Drive

    1580 ft · 1 min · Cedar Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Brazosport Boulevard North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brazosport Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto FM 2004

    4.4 mi · 7 min · FM 2004

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 332 West

    6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 332 West

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Brooks Street

    8.2 mi · 13 min · North Brooks Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 17th Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South 17th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    38.7 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    12.1 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto FM 3036

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    19.5 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  20. 20

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richwood and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35 Bypass
31.7 mi · 18%
North Brooks Street
8.22 mi · 5%
State Highway 332 West
6.48 mi · 4%
FM 2004
4.4 mi · 2%
South 17th Street
1.42 mi · 1%
FM 3036
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

67.6 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Point Comfort
01h 37m from Richwood
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Richwood and Chance 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 Richwood to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Point Comfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Richwood and 88.8 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.66 one way or $47.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Richwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richwood and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 148.63 mi (239.2 km).

Richwood

#1 Richwood

City in West Virginia, United States

Population4,015
Coordinates29.0560800, -95.4099400
Altitude5
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: Cedar Drive (-95.409985, 29.056166)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $23.66
Round trip
$47.31
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.66 $47.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.62 $53.24
Premium $4.59 $28.74 $57.48
Diesel $3.99 $25.00 $49.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richwood and Corpus Christi. The current time is 20:26:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.