How far is Batesville, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Batesville, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.7 mi
02h 57m
Flight
156.7 mi
252.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.7 mi
Kilometers
252.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.7 mi
Kilometers
308.51 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 16, 4:45 AM CDT
Return by in Batesville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batesville
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 16, 4:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batesville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Christine
TX

Town in Atascosa County, Texas, United States

From Batesville
95.3 mi
01h 28m
To Corpus Christi
96.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Batesville and Corpus Christi.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batesville and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Ramos Street

    15 m · 7 sec · Ramos Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East US Highway 57

    37.3 mi · 39 min · East US Highway 57

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Interstate 35 North

    758 ft · 15 sec · Interstate 35 North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    10.9 mi · 11 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 173: Hondo, Jourdanton

    976 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    143 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Interstate 35 South

    1392 ft · 44 sec · Interstate 35 South

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 173 South

    24.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 173 South

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    104.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  16. 16

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batesville and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
109 mi · 57%
East US Highway 57
37.3 mi · 19%
State Highway 173 South
24.9 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Trail
10.9 mi · 6%
Oak Street
4.73 mi · 2%
Interstate 35 North
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Take the ramp straight

105 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christine
01h 28m from Batesville
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Batesville and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batesville to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Christine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Batesville and 96.4 miles from Corpus Christi.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.58 one way or $51.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Batesville and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Christine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Christine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christine.

RAIL

San Antonio Station

70 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batesville and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 156.7 mi (252.18 km).

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#1 Batesville

Batesville is a place in Texas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.9510800, -99.6178300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Corpus Christi

#2 Corpus Christi

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.

Population327,248
Coordinates27.8005800, -97.3963800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramos Street (-99.617835, 28.951089)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.77 gal
25.61 L · about $25.58
Round trip
$51.17
13.54 gal · 51.22 L
Estimated CO2
60.2 kg one way
Round trip: 120.3 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $25.58 $51.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.79 $57.57
Premium $4.59 $31.08 $62.16
Diesel $3.99 $27.03 $54.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Batesville and Corpus Christi. The current time is 01:48:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.