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

The driving distance from Webster, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183 miles (294.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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
223.88 mi
03h 38m
Flight
182.96 mi
294.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.96 mi
Kilometers
294.45 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.88 mi
Kilometers
360.3 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Webster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster
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
Edna
TX

City in Jackson County, Texas, United States

From Webster
112.5 mi
01h 49m
To Corpus Christi
111.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
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 Webster and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 3

    20 m · 5 sec · State Highway 3

  2. 2

    Turn right onto NASA Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · NASA Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    52 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

    2964 ft · 59 sec · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gulf Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Gulf Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SHT West, SHT East: Sam Houston Tollway

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Sam Houston Parkway East

    1415 ft · 19 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway East

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sam Houston Tollway East

    21 mi · 24 min · South Sam Houston Tollway East

  11. 11

    Continue on South Sam Houston Parkway West

    40 m · 2 sec · South Sam Houston Parkway West

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 59 South, US 59 North: Victoria, Houston

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 59 South, I 69: Victoria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway

    19.9 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  34. 34

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  37. 37

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 33%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 15%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 14%
South Sam Houston Tollway East
21 mi · 9%
Southwest Freeway
19.9 mi · 9%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
183 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edna
01h 49m from Webster
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Webster 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 Webster to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 112.5 miles from Webster and 111.3 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 183 miles (294.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 $29.85 one way or $59.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Webster and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 182.96 mi (294.45 km).

Webster

#1 Webster

City in Texas, United States

Population11,291
Coordinates29.5377300, -95.1182600
Altitude7
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: TX 3 (-95.118221, 29.537759)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.9 L · about $29.85
Round trip
$59.71
15.8 gal · 59.8 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $29.85 $59.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.59 $67.18
Premium $4.59 $36.27 $72.54
Diesel $3.99 $31.54 $63.09

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 Webster and Corpus Christi. The current time is 04:10:48.

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.