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

The driving distance from Seadrift, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
78.32 mi
01h 20m
Flight
59.46 mi
95.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.46 mi
Kilometers
95.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.32 mi
Kilometers
126.04 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 12, 12:10 PM CDT
Return by in Seadrift
Sun, Apr 12, 1:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seadrift
2026-04-12T10:49
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, Apr 12, 12:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seadrift
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
Fulton
TX

Town in Aransas County, Texas, United States

From Seadrift
39.8 mi
00h 40m
To Corpus Christi
38.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    22 m · 8 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 185 North

    8.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 185 North

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 35 South

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1616 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 35 South

    23.3 mi · 35 min · State Highway 35 South

  7. 7

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Causeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lyndon B Johnson Causeway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 35 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 35 North

  9. 9

    Turn right onto FM 3036

    1.4 mi · 2 min · FM 3036

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 35 Bypass

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    7.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 35 Bypass

    19.5 mi · 22 min · State Highway 35 Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seadrift 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 35 Bypass
31.7 mi · 41%
State Highway 35 South
30.8 mi · 39%
State Highway 185 North
8.48 mi · 11%
State Highway 35 North
3.51 mi · 4%
Lyndon B Johnson Causeway
2.22 mi · 3%
FM 3036
1.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 35 South

Continue on State Highway 35 South

23.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
00h 40m from Seadrift
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Seadrift and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight 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 Seadrift to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Seadrift and 38.5 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Seadrift and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fulton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rockport Beach Park Pavilions
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Rockport Beach Park Pavilions

Rockport , TX
212 Seabreeze Dr, Rockport, TX 78382
Rating 4.7/5 57 reviews City government office,Beach,Convention center,Park,Public beach,Recreation center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City of Rockport offices

Rockport , TX
402 E Laurel St, Rockport, TX 78382
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seadrift and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 59.46 mi (95.69 km).

Seadrift

#1 Seadrift

City in Calhoun County, Texas, United States

Population1,500
Coordinates28.4152800, -96.7135900
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: 4th Street (-96.71364, 28.415285)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.86
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $10.43 $20.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.47
Premium $4.59 $12.67 $25.34
Diesel $3.99 $11.02 $22.04

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Seadrift and Corpus Christi. The current time is 10:49:13.

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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.