How far is Silsbee, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Silsbee, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 262.2 miles (422 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Haze
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silsbee and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silsbee and Corpus Christi.
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Start on North 5th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight
2423 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.7 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway
82.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Eastex Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 69, US 59 South: Downtown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South
1847 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastex Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Eastex Freeway
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Continue on Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1027 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue on US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59
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Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91
1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91
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Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South
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Turn straight onto Alamo Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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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 Silsbee and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Eastex Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on Eastex Freeway
82.8 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Silsbee and Haze near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silsbee to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Silsbee and 155.2 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 262.2 miles (422 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.53 one way or $83.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Silsbee and Haze near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
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 Wharton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silsbee and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 262.23 mi (422.02 km).
#1 Silsbee
City in Hardin County, Texas, United States
| Population | 6,610 |
| Coordinates | 30.3491000, -94.1779600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.73 | $93.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $50.46 | $100.91 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $43.88 | $87.77 |
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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