How far is Willis, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Willis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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 03h 55m.
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.
This small community in Wharton County, Texas, is situated on the Gulf Coastal Plain, an area characterized by its flat terrain and fertile soils.
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 Willis and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willis and Corpus Christi.
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Start on East Stewart Street
11 m · 8 sec · East Stewart Street
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Turn left onto North Danville Street
110 m · 10 sec · North Danville Street
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Turn right onto West Montgomery Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
1457 ft · 40 sec · Interstate 45 North Frontage Rd
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Continue straight
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 10: Cottonwood, Church Road, Hartledge Road
1158 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 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 Willis 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Willis 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 Willis to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Louise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Willis and 127.1 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willis and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Louise
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 Louise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willis and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 215.08 mi (346.13 km).
#1 Willis
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 7,122 |
| Coordinates | 30.4249300, -95.4799400 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.31 | $76.62 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $41.36 | $82.73 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
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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