Origin
Corpus Christi, TX
Late night in Corpus Christi on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corpus Christi, TX to Aransas Pass, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corpus Christi, TX
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Aransas Pass, TX
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Trip Overview
This short 21.1-mile drive from Corpus Christi to Aransas Pass, Texas, will take you about 26 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local route, perfect for a single-day trip with a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $3. You'll primarily be on North Brownlee Boulevard and TX 35, crossing the New Harbor Bridge. Given its brevity, this drive is ideal for a quick transfer or an excursion, offering a taste of the coastal Great Plains region without requiring an overnight stay. Plan for a turn-heavy experience as you navigate local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Harbor Bridge | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| TX 35 | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| West Wheeler Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| I 37 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Cleveland Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Brownlee Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Boulevard | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
New Harbor Bridge
— 10.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corpus Christi, TX and Aransas Pass, TX.
1
Start on I 37
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 37
2
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Brownlee Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge onto US 181; TX 35
10 mi
·
11 min
·
New Harbor Bridge
7
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
TX 35
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass
9
Turn straight onto TX 35 Bus
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Wheeler Avenue
10
Keep slight left at fork onto TX 35 Bus
240 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Cleveland Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Loop 90
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Harrison Boulevard
12
Arrive at destination
Loop 90
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Brownlee Boulevard
Turn right onto North Brownlee Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TX 35 Business, FM 1069: Aransas Pass
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Loop 90 / Harrison Boulevard
Turn left onto Loop 90 / Harrison Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.54 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Aransas Pass, TX
Late night in Aransas Pass on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 21.1 miles, with no highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the route's nature. You'll be on roads like North Brownlee Boulevard and TX 35, including the New Harbor Bridge. This drive will feel like navigating through local communities rather than a long-distance highway journey, so keep an eye out for frequent turns and traffic signals as you make your way to Aransas Pass.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.1 mi on New Harbor Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 21.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (North Brownlee Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Corpus Christi, TX to Aransas Pass, TX, road signs begin pointing toward Fm 1069: Aransas Pass along the way.
Fm 1069: Aransas Pass
18.5 mi in
|
~21m
About the Cities
Starting in Corpus Christi, TX
Full guide →Corpus Christi (called Corpus by the locals) is Texas's largest coastal city and the gateway to Padre Island. While Corpus Christi isn't on the way to much of anything except itself (and the islands off its coast), it offers enough to fill a visit in its own right, or a multi-day trip from San Antonio, Austin, or Houston. The name is Latin for "Body of Christ".
Top landmarks
- • USS Lexington — 1942 Essex-class aircraft carrier
- • Corpus Christi Cathedral — historic place in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
- • Sherman Building — listed on the NRHP in Nuences County, Texas
Arriving in Aransas Pass, TX
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.1 miles on New Harbor Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Aransas Pass, TX before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (North Brownlee Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Aransas Pass, TX before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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