Corpus Christi, TX Road Trips

Drivers starting from Corpus Christi, TX have 29 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 296 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Corpus Christi, TX head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

89

Longest Drive

650 mi

Amarillo, TX

Quickest Drive

2h 38m

Rio Hondo, TX

Plan Around Corpus Christi, TX

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Corpus Christi, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Amarillo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX 650 mi · 11h 20m Kermit, TX to Corpus Christi, TX 526.5 mi · 9h 16m Pecos, TX to Corpus Christi, TX 508 mi · 8h 30m Plains, TX to Corpus Christi, TX 498.9 mi · 7h 34m

Continue From Corpus Christi, TX

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Corpus Christi, TX to Kermit, TX 525.8 mi · 9h 14m Corpus Christi, TX to Plains, TX 494 mi · 9h 3m Corpus Christi, TX to Hughes Springs, TX 454.6 mi · 8h 57m Corpus Christi, TX to McKinney, TX 422.3 mi · 7h 40m

Trips from Corpus Christi, TX

Corpus Christi, TX to Kermit, TX

525.8 mi 9h 14m

Corpus Christi, TX to Plains, TX

494 mi 9h 3m

Corpus Christi, TX to Hughes Springs, TX

454.6 mi 8h 57m

Corpus Christi, TX to McKinney, TX

422.3 mi 7h 40m

Corpus Christi, TX to Sachse, TX

412.6 mi 7h 32m

Corpus Christi, TX to Fairview, TX

409.1 mi 7h 35m

Corpus Christi, TX to Addison, TX

403 mi 7h 18m

Corpus Christi, TX to Watauga, TX

393.7 mi 7h 10m

Corpus Christi, TX to Dallas, TX

390.3 mi 7h 2m

Corpus Christi, TX to Athens, TX

389.1 mi 7h 11m

Corpus Christi, TX to Fort Worth, TX

381.3 mi 6h 52m

Corpus Christi, TX to Burleson, TX

369.1 mi 6h 41m

Corpus Christi, TX to Ballinger, TX

345.4 mi 5h 57m

Corpus Christi, TX to Clifton, TX

310.9 mi 5h 55m

Corpus Christi, TX to Stowell, TX

271.1 mi 5h 21m

Corpus Christi, TX to Porter Heights, TX

243 mi 4h 51m

Corpus Christi, TX to Cameron, TX

237.8 mi 4h 39m

Corpus Christi, TX to Pinehurst, TX

232.6 mi 4h 35m

Driving from Corpus Christi, TX

Expect an average of 296 miles and about 5h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Corpus Christi, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 526 miles (9h 14m), while the shortest is just 138 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Corpus Christi, TX include Kermit, TX (525.8 mi, 9h 14m), Plains, TX (494 mi, 9h 3m), Hughes Springs, TX (454.6 mi, 8h 57m), McKinney, TX (422.3 mi, 7h 40m), and Sachse, TX (412.6 mi, 7h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 296-mile trip from Corpus Christi, TX, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 29 mapped routes leaving Corpus Christi, TX and 60 routes heading into Corpus Christi, TX, covering 89 total connections. Distances range from 138 to 526 miles.

The longest mapped route from Corpus Christi, TX covers 526 miles and takes approximately 9h 14m. Shorter options start at just 138 miles.

The average route from Corpus Christi, TX runs about 296 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 296-mile trip from Corpus Christi, TX costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Corpus Christi, TX include Kermit, TX, Plains, TX, Hughes Springs, TX and McKinney, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.