How far is Waller, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Waller, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waller and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waller and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Hempstead Highway
892 ft · 17 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Continue on US 290 Business
655 ft · 11 sec · US 290 Business
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Continue on Hempstead Highway
3019 ft · 60 sec · Hempstead Highway
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Turn left onto FM 2920
1.3 km · 1 min · FM 2920
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Turn right onto US Highway 290
1274 ft · 35 sec · US Highway 290
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 290 East, TX 6 South
1039 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 99 Toll North, TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
2269 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on TX 99 Toll South: Grand Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto West Grand Parkway North
20.1 mi · 24 min · West Grand Parkway North
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1093
2003 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Farm to Market 1093 Road
2070 ft · 41 sec · Farm to Market 1093 Road
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Continue on FM 1093
1006 ft · 20 sec · FM 1093
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Take the ramp slight left toward WPT Toll West
1337 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westpark Tollway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Westpark Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 723: Spring Green Boulevard
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto FM 1093
2362 ft · 54 sec · FM 1093
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Turn left
1550 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Avenue H
2170 ft · 37 sec · Avenue H
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Continue on Avenue H
1.5 mi · 3 min · Avenue H
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1 km · 1 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 Waller and Corpus Christi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Waller and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waller to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Edna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Waller and 100.3 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Waller and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waller and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 179.42 mi (288.75 km).
#1 Waller
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 3,572 |
| Coordinates | 30.0566100, -95.9269000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.63 | $63.27 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $34.16 | $68.31 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $29.71 | $59.42 |
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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