Drive or Fly: Clute, TX to Corpus Christi, TX?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for HOU–CRP. At 177 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 20m

Distance

177.5 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

72 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 33m

18m in the air

Air Distance

148 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clute, TX → HOU 65m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CRP → Corpus Christi, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Clute, TX HOU — William P. Hobby Airport 44 mi, ~65m drive

Corpus Christi, TX CRP — Corpus Christi International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HOU and CRP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 5m

4h 5m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US1126s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Clute, TX → Angleton (Shell) (AGT6) 25m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 245m

Arrival 10m

Corpus Christi Bus Station (CCT6) → Corpus Christi, TX 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From AGT6 — Angleton (Shell) 17 mi, ~25m drive

To CCT6 — Corpus Christi Bus Station 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	4h 20m	3h 33m	5h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$126	$17
Carbon footprint	72 kg CO₂	38 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

177.5 mi 4h 19m

via TX 35, FM 1862, TX 36

Alternative (+10 min)

207.5 mi 4h 29m

via US 59, US 77, FM 1301

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Clute, TX to Corpus Christi, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.