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

The driving distance from Wortham, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
315.82 mi
05h 32m
Flight
281.13 mi
452.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.13 mi
Kilometers
452.43 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.82 mi
Kilometers
508.27 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Wortham
Sun, May 31, 3:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wortham
2026-05-31T04:33
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 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
5:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wortham
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
La Grange
TX

Town in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States

From Wortham
161.2 mi
02h 46m
To Corpus Christi
154.5 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Avenue

    138 m · 25 sec · West Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    18.7 mi · 26 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Ellis Street

    3085 ft · 56 sec · North Ellis Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 14 South

    8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 14 South

  5. 5

    Continue on North Preston Street

    2183 ft · 37 sec · North Preston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Highway 14

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South State Highway 14

  7. 7

    Continue on North Mignonette Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Mignonette Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Highway 14

    9 mi · 13 min · South State Highway 14

  9. 9

    Continue on North Commerce Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commerce Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South State Highway 14

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South State Highway 14

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 6

    8.8 mi · 9 min · North State Highway 6

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  14. 14

    Continue on North Market Street

    2.1 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    11.2 mi · 12 min · South State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX OSR

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South State Highway 6

    1334 ft · 37 sec · South State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Old San Antonio Road

    8 mi · 10 min · West Old San Antonio Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    36.6 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    874 ft · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    26.9 mi · 31 min · United States Highway 77

  23. 23

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · North Jefferson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South US Highway 77

    24.7 mi · 28 min · South US Highway 77

  25. 25

    Continue on US 77

    6.8 mi · 8 min · US 77

  26. 26

    Continue on United States Highway 77

    1141 ft · 15 sec · United States Highway 77

  27. 27

    Continue on North Texana Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Texana Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1409 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Fairwinds Street

    2010 ft · 29 sec · Fairwinds Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto United States Highway 77

    39.9 mi · 45 min · United States Highway 77

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    85 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    123 m · 8 sec · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the ramp straight

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northeast Zac Lentz Parkway

  35. 35

    Continue on Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Northwest Zac Lentz Parkway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    2991 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto US Highway 77 South

    34 mi · 39 min · US Highway 77 South

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Alamo Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Alamo Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  41. 41

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  42. 42

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  43. 43

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  46. 46

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  47. 47

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  48. 48

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  49. 49

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  50. 50

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  51. 51

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wortham 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
52 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 77
67.1 mi · 21%
US Highway 77 South
34 mi · 11%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 10%
South US Highway 77
24.7 mi · 8%
South State Highway 14
19.7 mi · 6%
South 3rd Street
18.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 77

Turn left onto United States Highway 77

39.9 mi · 00h 45m

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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
281.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Grange
02h 46m from Wortham
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wortham and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

La Grange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Wortham and 154.5 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 281.1 miles (452.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.14 one way or $84.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Grange

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Grange, 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 La Grange.

BUS

Prairie View, TX

87 mi away
44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n
RAIL

Taylor

90 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

Austin

94 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
BUS

Bryan, TX

98 mi away
301 East 26th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wortham and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 281.13 mi (452.43 km).

Wortham

#1 Wortham

Town of the United States

Population1,007
Coordinates31.7879400, -96.4624800
Altitude145
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: West Main Avenue (-96.462476, 31.787955)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.19 L · about $42.14
Round trip
$84.27
22.3 gal · 84.38 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $42.14 $84.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.41 $94.82
Premium $4.59 $51.19 $102.38
Diesel $3.99 $44.52 $89.04

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wortham and Corpus Christi. The current time is 04:33:44.

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.