How far is Three Rivers, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Three Rivers, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.19 mi
01h 03m
Flight
66.12 mi
106.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.12 mi
Kilometers
106.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.19 mi
Kilometers
117.79 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 17, 12:39 PM CDT
Return by in Three Rivers
Sun, May 17, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Rivers
2026-05-17T11:36
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, May 17, 12:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Rivers
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
Mathis
TX

City in Texas, United States

From Three Rivers
36.5 mi
00h 31m
To Corpus Christi
36.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Rivers and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on South Harborth Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Harborth Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King David Drive

    2.5 mi · 4 min · King David Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    120 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2129 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  7. 7

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Rivers and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
King David Drive
72 mi · 98%
South Harborth Avenue
0.7 mi · 1%
Interstate Highway 37
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

King David Drive

Merge slight left

69.1 mi · 01h 11m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
66.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mathis
00h 31m from Three Rivers
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Three Rivers 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 Three Rivers to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Mathis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Three Rivers and 36.6 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.75 one way or $19.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Three Rivers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Rivers and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 66.12 mi (106.41 km).

Three Rivers

#1 Three Rivers

City in Live Oak County, Texas, United States

Population1,938
Coordinates28.4602700, -98.1825100
Altitude45
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 281 (-98.182583, 28.460286)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.75
Round trip
$19.50
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $9.75 $19.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.94
Premium $4.59 $11.84 $23.69
Diesel $3.99 $10.30 $20.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Rivers and Corpus Christi. The current time is 11:36:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.