How far is Brownfield, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Brownfield, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 529.4 miles (852 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 471.6 miles (759 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.
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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Halfway Point
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City in Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownfield and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownfield and Corpus Christi.
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Start on Lubbock Road
13 m · 3 sec · Lubbock Road
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Continue on North 1st Street
2668 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on Seagraves Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Seagraves Road
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Turn left onto Lamesa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on State Highway 137
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 137
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Continue on Lamesa Highway
14.7 mi · 15 min · Lamesa Highway
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Continue on Brownfield Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Brownfield Highway
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Continue on North State Highway 137
15.3 mi · 23 min · North State Highway 137
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Continue on North Bryan Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bryan Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Lynn Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Lynn Avenue
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Continue on South Dallas Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · South Dallas Avenue
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Continue on South US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · South US Highway 87
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Continue on William Crooker Highway
1.4 mi · 1 min · William Crooker Highway
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Continue on North US Highway 87
18.1 mi · 18 min · North US Highway 87
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Continue on William B Crooker Memorial Highway
52.1 mi · 52 min · William B Crooker Memorial Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 87 South
14.6 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87 South
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Continue straight
72.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
21.5 mi · 23 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Ellis Street
29.4 mi · 31 min · Ellis Street
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: San Antonio
40 mi · 38 min
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Continue straight
54.3 mi · 55 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownfield and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Lucian Adams Freeway
Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 02h 23m
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 Brownfield 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 Brownfield to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 529.4 miles (852 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?
Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.8 miles from Brownfield and 265.7 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 471.6 miles (759 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.8 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 $70.59 one way or $141.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brownfield and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownfield and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 471.61 mi (758.98 km).
#1 Brownfield
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 9,236 |
| Coordinates | 33.1812000, -102.2743500 |
| Altitude | 1009 |
| 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: 852 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 36m |
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 | $70.59 | $141.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $79.43 | $158.85 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $85.76 | $171.52 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $74.59 | $149.18 |
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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