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

The driving distance from Yorktown, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.42 mi
01h 46m
Flight
81.82 mi
131.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.82 mi
Kilometers
131.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.42 mi
Kilometers
150.34 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Tue, May 26, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in Yorktown
Tue, May 26, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-05-25T22:27
Arrive Corpus Christi
Tue, May 26, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Refugio
TX

Town in Texas, USA

From Yorktown
47.4 mi
00h 53m
To Corpus Christi
46 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2298 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Mehnert Street

    15.2 mi · 20 min · South Mehnert Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North US Highway 183

    7.6 mi · 8 min · North US Highway 183

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183

  6. 6

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  18. 18

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 33%
South US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24%
South Mehnert Street
15.2 mi · 16%
North US Highway 183
7.62 mi · 8%
North Jefferson Street
3.68 mi · 4%
North Alamo Street
2.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South US Highway 183

Continue on South US Highway 183

22.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Refugio
00h 53m from Yorktown
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yorktown and Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Refugio is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Yorktown and 46 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.47 one way or $24.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 81.82 mi (131.68 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

City in Texas

Population2,069
Coordinates28.9810900, -97.5027700
Altitude84
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: East Main Street (-97.50278, 28.981134)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $12.47
Round trip
$24.94
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $12.47 $24.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.06
Premium $4.59 $15.15 $30.30
Diesel $3.99 $13.18 $26.35

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Corpus Christi. The current time is 22:27:12.

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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.