Drive or Fly: Memphis, 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
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for AMA–CRP. At 584 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
10h 50m
Distance
584.4 mi
Total Cost
$309
CO2
236 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
5h 4m
1h 2m in the air
Air Distance
513 mi
Total Cost
$196
CO2
131 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between AMA and CRP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 10h 50m | 5h 4m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $309 | $196 |
| Carbon footprint | 236 kg CO2 | 131 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via US 83, I 37; US 281, US 62; US 83
via I 37; US 281, US 87, US 62; US 83
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Memphis, TX to Corpus Christi, TX with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.