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

The driving distance from Waskom, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 431.5 miles (694.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
431.46 mi
07h 17m
Flight
379.71 mi
611.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
379.71 mi
Kilometers
611.09 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
431.46 mi
Kilometers
694.36 km
Drive Time
07h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Waskom
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waskom
2026-04-23T03:04
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:17 PM to 2:47 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waskom
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Houston
TX

The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area.

From Waskom
216.1 mi
03h 38m
To Corpus Christi
215.4 mi
03h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Street

    32 m · 10 sec · South Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Texas Avenue

    2607 ft · 57 sec · West Texas Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Elysian Fields Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Elysian Fields Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 9

    3 mi · 5 min · Farm-to-Market Road 9

  5. 5

    Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 9

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 9

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 79

    20.9 mi · 24 min · United States Highway 79

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    90 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Saint Mary Street

    111 m · 12 sec · North Saint Mary Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Sabine Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Sabine Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Railroad Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 259

    3 mi · 3 min · US Route 259

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 259

    11.2 mi · 13 min · US Highway 259

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lufkin

    68 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    128 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    556 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    32 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North US Highway 59

    1.1 km · 48 sec · North US Highway 59

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest Stallings Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Northwest Stallings Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Stallings Drive

    2015 ft · 26 sec · Stallings Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    919 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    68 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South US Highway 59

    19.4 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 59

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward South First Street

    121 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Medford Drive

    1041 ft · 23 sec · South Medford Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South First Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · South First Street

  28. 28

    Continue on US 59

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US 59

  29. 29

    Continue on Diboll Relief Route

    113.5 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Diboll Relief Route

  30. 30

    Continue on Southwest Freeway

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Southwest Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  34. 34

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  39. 39

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  41. 41

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  44. 44

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  45. 45

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  46. 46

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  47. 47

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  49. 49

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  50. 50

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  51. 51

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  52. 52

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  53. 53

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  54. 54

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
55 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
5 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Diboll Relief Route
114 mi · 26%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 17%
Southwest Freeway
34.7 mi · 8%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 8%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 7%
West Sabine Street
26.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Diboll Relief Route

Continue on Diboll Relief Route

114 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
379.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Houston
03h 38m from Waskom
Leave By
9:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waskom and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waskom to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 431.5 miles (694.4 km) and usually takes 07h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Houston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.1 miles from Waskom and 215.4 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 379.7 miles (611.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.52 one way or $115.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waskom and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Houston

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 Houston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Hermann Square
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Hermann Square

Houston , TX
900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.5/5 604 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Houston BCycle: City Hall
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

Houston BCycle: City Hall

Houston , TX
473 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.8/5 8 reviews Bicycle rental service,Non-profit organization
Houston City Hall
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Houston City Hall

Houston , TX
901 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 4.3/5 103 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall Annex Garage

Houston , TX
398 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Houston

1 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
BUS

Houston, TX

2 mi away
2121 Main Street
BUS

Prairie View, TX

70 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

77 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waskom and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 379.71 mi (611.09 km).

Waskom

#1 Waskom

City in Harrison County, Texas, United States

Population2,150
Coordinates32.4787600, -94.0596300
Altitude87
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: South Lake Street (-94.059814, 32.478784)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 694 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.22 gal
57.63 L · about $57.52
Round trip
$115.03
30.44 gal · 115.26 L
Estimated CO2
135.3 kg one way
Round trip: 270.5 kg / 596 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $57.52 $115.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $64.72 $129.43
Premium $4.59 $69.88 $139.75
Diesel $3.99 $60.77 $121.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Waskom and Corpus Christi. The current time is 03:04:42.

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