How far is Agua Dulce, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Agua Dulce, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 682.5 miles (1098.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 588 miles (946.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 05m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Dulce and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Agua Dulce and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Agua del Rio
105 m · 17 sec · Agua del Rio
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Turn right onto Kentwood Avenue
2395 ft · 2 min · Kentwood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Ascencion Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · South Ascencion Street
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Turn right onto Las Colonias Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Las Colonias Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Darrington Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Darrington Road
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Continue on FM 1110
107 m · 13 sec · FM 1110
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard East
790 ft · 22 sec · Gateway Boulevard East
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Take the ramp straight
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
143.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Keep slight right
363.5 mi · 5 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown
2505 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad
804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad
2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad
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Turn left onto Dolorosa Street
2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street
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Continue on West Market Street
1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street
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Continue on East Market Street
2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street
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Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way
957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South
1374 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway
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Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue on Interstate Highway 37
135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37
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Continue straight
147 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Dulce and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Gateway Boulevard East
Keep slight right
363 mi · 05h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Agua Dulce 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 Agua Dulce to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 682.5 miles (1098.4 km) and usually takes 10h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ozona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 338.6 miles from Agua Dulce and 343.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 588 miles (946.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $92.44 one way or $184.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 214 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Agua Dulce and Corpus Christi, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Agua Dulce and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Agua Dulce and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 588 mi (946.29 km).
#1 Agua Dulce
Situated in the Chihuahuan Desert of West Texas at an elevation of 4032 feet, this census-designated place lies on tableland east of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.6551100, -106.1388700 |
| Altitude | 1229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Corpus Christi
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
| Population | 327,248 |
| Coordinates | 27.8005800, -97.3963800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1098 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.84 | $92.44 | $184.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $104.68 | $209.35 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $113.73 | $227.46 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $139.09 | $278.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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