How far is Blue Mound, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Blue Mound, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
394.69 mi
06h 27m
Flight
349.35 mi
562.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
349.35 mi
Kilometers
562.22 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
394.69 mi
Kilometers
635.2 km
Drive Time
06h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Blue Mound
Sun, May 31, 6:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Mound
2026-05-31T05:24
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, May 31, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:27 PM to 1:57 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Mound
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Manor
TX

City in Travis County, Texas, United States

From Blue Mound
196.4 mi
03h 13m
To Corpus Christi
198.3 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on Waggoman Road

    38 m · 9 sec · Waggoman Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gill Street

    1252 ft · 48 sec · Gill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Blue Mound Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Blue Mound Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Loop 820

    652 ft · 13 sec · Northeast Loop 820

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 820 East

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jim Wright Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jim Wright Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35W, US 287: Denton, Fort Worth

    1680 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35W South, US 287 South: Downtown, Fort Worth

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North Freeway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 35W Express Toll South

    2952 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 35W TEXpress

    4 mi · 4 min · I 35W TEXpress

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · North South Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    26.5 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    58.5 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  20. 20

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  21. 21

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  22. 22

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Pierce Street

    5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North United States Highway 183

    43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183

  25. 25

    Continue on North Esplanade Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183

  27. 27

    Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87

    26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87

  28. 28

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South US Highway 183

    22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183

  30. 30

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street

  31. 31

    Continue on North Alamo Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Empresario Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Farm to Market Road 136

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136

  35. 35

    Take the ramp right

    2045 ft · 50 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  39. 39

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  42. 42

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North South Freeway
84.6 mi · 21%
Purple Heart Trail
64.4 mi · 16%
TX 130 Toll South
59.2 mi · 15%
North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 11%
Farm to Market Road 136
31.3 mi · 8%
South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North South Freeway

Merge slight right onto North South Freeway

84.6 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
349.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manor
03h 13m from Blue Mound
Leave By
11:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blue Mound 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 Blue Mound to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km) and usually takes 06h 27m 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 196.4 miles from Blue Mound and 198.3 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 $52.64 one way or $105.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blue Mound and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Manor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manor, 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 Manor.

RAIL

Austin

21 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

Taylor

29 mi away
118 East First St.
RAIL

San Marcos Station

63 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Temple

86 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Mound and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 349.35 mi (562.22 km).

Blue Mound

#1 Blue Mound

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates32.8565200, -97.3389100
Altitude205
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: Waggoman Road (-97.339135, 32.856477)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 635 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.93 gal
52.72 L · about $52.64
Round trip
$105.28
27.86 gal · 105.44 L
Estimated CO2
123.8 kg one way
Round trip: 247.6 kg / 546 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $52.64 $105.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $59.23 $118.46
Premium $4.59 $63.95 $127.91
Diesel $3.99 $55.62 $111.24

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Mound and Corpus Christi. The current time is 05:24:32.

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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.