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

The driving distance from Booker, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 693.7 miles (1116.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 625.3 miles (1006.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
693.72 mi
10h 57m
Flight
625.35 mi
1006.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
625.35 mi
Kilometers
1006.4 km
Flight Time
01h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
693.72 mi
Kilometers
1116.44 km
Drive Time
10h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Return by in Booker
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Booker
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:57 PM to 6:27 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
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Booker
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
Ballinger
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Booker
352.6 mi
05h 28m
To Corpus Christi
341.1 mi
05h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue

    1729 ft · 53 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edinburgh Road

    25.4 mi · 28 min · Edinburgh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    188.8 mi · 4 hr 2 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Court Plaza

    595 ft · 8 sec · West Court Plaza

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Commercial Avenue

    32.5 mi · 35 min · Commercial Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.5 mi · 45 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grassmeyer Street

    41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Ellis Street

    29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio

    40 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    54.3 mi · 55 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on McDermott Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McDermott Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Santa Rosa Street, Downtown

    2505 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Pecos-La Trinidad

    804 ft · 16 sec · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on North Pecos-La Trinidad

    2963 ft · 1 min · North Pecos-La Trinidad

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dolorosa Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Dolorosa Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Market Street

    1893 ft · 42 sec · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Market Street

    2143 ft · 41 sec · East Market Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Tower of the Americas Way

    957 ft · 21 sec · Tower of the Americas Way

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 37 South, US 281 South

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto William J Bordelon Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  29. 29

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  30. 30

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Booker 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 20%
I 10 East
112 mi · 16%
Commercial Avenue
79.8 mi · 11%
Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 6%
Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 4%
Edinburgh Road
25.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

189 mi · 04h 02m

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
10h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
625.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ballinger
05h 28m from Booker
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Booker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 693.7 miles (1116.4 km) and usually takes 10h 57m 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?

Ballinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 352.6 miles from Booker and 341.1 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 625.3 miles (1006.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 $92.51 one way or $185.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 217.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Booker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Ballinger

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ballinger and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ballinger City Park
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Ballinger City Park

Ballinger , TX
Ballinger, TX 76821
Rating 4.5/5 179 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City Of Winters

Winters , TX
310 S Main St, Winters, TX 79567
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Booker and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 625.35 mi (1006.4 km).

Booker

#1 Booker

Town of the United States

Population1,437
Coordinates36.4533600, -100.5373700
Altitude863
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: East 2nd Avenue (-100.53737, 36.453422)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.48 gal
92.66 L · about $92.51
Round trip
$185.02
48.96 gal · 185.32 L
Estimated CO2
217.6 kg one way
Round trip: 435.1 kg / 959 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $92.51 $185.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $104.09 $208.18
Premium $4.59 $112.39 $224.78
Diesel $3.99 $97.75 $195.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Booker and Corpus Christi. The current time is 22:00:21.

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.