How far is Rio Hondo, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Rio Hondo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Hondo and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Hondo and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Colorado Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Colorado Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Colorado Avenue
1584 ft · 22 sec · West Colorado Avenue
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Turn straight onto Combes Rio Hondo Road
8.5 mi · 11 min · Combes Rio Hondo Road
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Continue on Templeton Street
1510 ft · 33 sec · Templeton Street
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Turn right onto Interstate 69E Frontage Road
1045 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 69E Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
964 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
83.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Keep slight left
1157 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
11.6 mi · 13 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 77 Frontage Road
148 m · 18 sec · US Highway 77 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1 mi · 4 min · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 79
4 mi · 16 min · County Road 79
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Turn left onto County Road 18
848 ft · 44 sec · County Road 18
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Turn sharp right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
2351 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Driscoll Bypass
2.3 mi · 2 min · Driscoll Bypass
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Continue on U.S. Highway 77
6 mi · 6 min · U.S. Highway 77
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 44 East: Robstown, Corpus Christi
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South US Highway 77
1.2 km · 2 min · South US Highway 77
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Take the ramp slight right
82 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto East State Highway 44
11.2 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44
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Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South
2264 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 6 min
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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 Rio Hondo 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.
U.S. Highway 77
Merge slight left onto U.S. Highway 77
83.8 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Rio Hondo and 69.6 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rio Hondo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Falfurrias
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 Falfurrias.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Hondo and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 108.75 mi (175.01 km).
#1 Rio Hondo
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 2,639 |
| Coordinates | 26.2353500, -97.5819300 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.09 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $22.73 | $45.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $19.77 | $39.53 |
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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