How far is Arlington, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 430.1 miles (692.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Travis County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Corpus Christi.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
127 m · 22 sec · West Abram Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto West Pioneer Parkway
2543 ft · 49 sec · West Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto South Cooper Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Cooper Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cooper Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 20 West: Fort Worth
2943 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35W South, I 35W North: Waco, Denton
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35W South: Waco
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 1 hr 21 min · South Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street
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Continue on North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street
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Continue on South US Highway 183
2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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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
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
78 mi · 01h 21m
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 Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 430.1 miles (692.1 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?
Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.2 miles from Arlington and 232.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.7 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 CDT. 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 $57.33 one way or $114.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manor.
Austin
Taylor
San Marcos Station
Temple
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 341.42 mi (549.46 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 692 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $3.78 | $57.33 | $114.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $64.50 | $129.01 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $69.65 | $139.29 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $60.57 | $121.15 |
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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