How far is West, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from West, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Caldwell County, Texas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
9 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
2895 ft · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto North Interstate 35
1.1 km · 2 min · North Interstate 35
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
14.2 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Continue straight
51.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792
8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive
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Continue on South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181
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Continue on North 8th Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street
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Continue on US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South
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Continue on State Highway 89
4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Continue on US Highway 181
5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 181
17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181
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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 West and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
TX 130 Toll South
Continue straight
58.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West 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 West to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Brownsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from West and 158.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.17 one way or $84.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Brownsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownsboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 277.1 mi (445.95 km).
#1 West
City in McLennan County, Texas
| Population | 2,969 |
| Coordinates | 31.8023800, -97.0916700 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| 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: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.17 | $84.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.45 | $94.90 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $51.24 | $102.47 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $44.56 | $89.12 |
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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