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

The driving distance from Seabrook, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.45 mi
03h 32m
Flight
188.41 mi
303.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.41 mi
Kilometers
303.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.45 mi
Kilometers
372.49 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 3, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Seabrook
Sun, May 3, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook
2026-05-02T22:53
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, May 3, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook
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
Ganado
TX

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

From Seabrook
115.8 mi
01h 46m
To Corpus Christi
115.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 30 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Anders Avenue

    37 m · 10 sec · Anders Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    30 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East NASA Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East NASA Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on NASA Bypass

    2300 ft · 33 sec · NASA Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sarah Deel Drive, NASA Parkway

    656 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East NASA Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · East NASA Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on NASA Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway East

    1415 ft · 19 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East

  16. 16

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway East

    21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway East

  17. 17

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West

    40 m · 2 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 59 South, I 69: Victoria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    19.9 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  24. 24

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  36. 36

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  39. 39

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  40. 40

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  43. 43

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seabrook 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
45 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
7 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 32%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 14%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 14%
South Sam Houston Tollway East
21 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
19.9 mi · 9%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
188.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ganado
01h 46m from Seabrook
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Seabrook 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 Seabrook to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 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?

Ganado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Seabrook and 115.6 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 9:54 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 Clear around Seabrook and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 188.41 mi (303.21 km).

Seabrook

#1 Seabrook

City in Texas, United States

Population13,879
Coordinates29.5641200, -95.0254800
Altitude3
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: Anders Avenue (-95.025207, 29.563922)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
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.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $30.87
Round trip
$61.75
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Texas · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook and Corpus Christi. The current time is 22:53:12.

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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.