How far is Sullivan City, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Sullivan City, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
180.91 mi
03h 07m
Flight
127.41 mi
205.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.41 mi
Kilometers
205.04 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.91 mi
Kilometers
291.15 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Wed, Jun 3, 11:50 AM CDT
Return by in Sullivan City
Wed, Jun 3, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan City
2026-06-03T08:43
Arrive Corpus Christi
Wed, Jun 3, 11:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan City
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
Falfurrias
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Sullivan City
90.5 mi
01h 33m
To Corpus Christi
90.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan City and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on East Expressway 83

    33 m · 9 sec · East Expressway 83

  2. 2

    Continue on East Expressway 83

    2.4 mi · 3 min · East Expressway 83

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on La Joya Bypass

    23.7 mi · 27 min · La Joya Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69C North, US 281: Edinburg

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    21.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    57.1 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    25.2 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2237 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cecilia Street

    2623 ft · 57 sec · Cecilia Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Old Kingsville Road

    105 m · 7 sec · Old Kingsville Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Cameron Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cameron Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Front Street

    138 m · 6 sec · East Front Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    26.2 mi · 30 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    2977 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2489 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Highway 44

    11.3 mi · 12 min · East State Highway 44

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on TX 358 West

    3006 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Padre Island Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Padre Island Drive

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 37 South

    2264 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  23. 23

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69C North
108 mi · 60%
East Main Street
27.2 mi · 15%
La Joya Bypass
23.7 mi · 13%
East State Highway 44
11.3 mi · 6%
I 37 South
4.76 mi · 3%
East Expressway 83
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69C North

Continue straight

57.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Falfurrias
01h 33m from Sullivan City
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sullivan City 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 Sullivan City to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Falfurrias is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Sullivan City and 90.4 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.15 one way or $48.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sullivan City 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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Falfurrias, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

McAllen, Texas

114 mi away
1501 West US Hwy 83 Business

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan City and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 127.41 mi (205.04 km).

Sullivan City

#1 Sullivan City

City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States

Population4,170
Coordinates26.2775700, -98.5636300
Altitude61
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: US 83 North (-98.563625, 26.27758)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $24.15
Round trip
$48.30
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $24.15 $48.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.17 $54.34
Premium $4.59 $29.34 $58.67
Diesel $3.99 $25.52 $51.03

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan City and Corpus Christi. The current time is 08:43:39.

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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.