How far is West Livingston, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from West Livingston, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.71 mi
04h 38m
Flight
246.8 mi
397.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.8 mi
Kilometers
397.19 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.71 mi
Kilometers
458.19 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in West Livingston
Sun, Apr 19, 2:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Livingston
2026-04-18T17:18
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sat, Apr 18, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Livingston
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
El Campo
TX

City in Texas, United States

From West Livingston
142.9 mi
02h 19m
To Corpus Christi
141.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Livingston and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Mangum Road

    22 m · 5 sec · Mangum Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto FM 350 South

    3 mi · 7 min · FM 350 South

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US 59 North Loop

    132 m · 12 sec · US 59 North Loop

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    107.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  7. 7

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

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

    2217 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Continue on US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · US 59 Southbound Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 59

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US Highway 59

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Spur 91

    1.6 km · 1 min · Spur 91

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto US Highway 77 South

    33.2 mi · 38 min · US Highway 77 South

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  29. 29

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Livingston 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 59 North Loop
108 mi · 38%
US Highway 59
74.7 mi · 26%
US Highway 77 South
33.2 mi · 12%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 11%
US 59 Southbound Frontage Road
18.4 mi · 6%
FM 350 South
2.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 59 North Loop

Merge slight left

108 mi · 02h 01m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
246.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Campo
02h 19m from West Livingston
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Livingston and Mostly Cloudy 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 West Livingston to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 284.7 miles (458.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

El Campo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from West Livingston and 141.8 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.98 one way or $75.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around West Livingston and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near El Campo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around El Campo, 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 El Campo.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

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

Houston, TX

106 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

108 mi away
902 Washington Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Livingston and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 246.8 mi (397.19 km).

West Livingston

#1 West Livingston

Census designated place

Population8,071
Coordinates30.6982500, -95.0018800
Altitude43
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: Mangum Road (-95.001897, 30.698207)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.03 L · about $37.98
Round trip
$75.96
20.1 gal · 76.06 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $37.98 $75.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.73 $85.47
Premium $4.59 $46.14 $92.28
Diesel $3.99 $40.13 $80.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Livingston and Corpus Christi. The current time is 17:18:28.

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.