How far is Burkburnett, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Burkburnett, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 494.6 miles (796 km), with a travel time of about 07h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 43m 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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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burkburnett and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burkburnett and Corpus Christi.
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Start on East 3rd Street
21 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue D
1.1 km · 1 min · North Avenue D
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Continue on Sheppard Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Sheppard Road
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Continue on South Red River Expressway
1013 ft · 20 sec · South Red River Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 277 South, US 281 South: Wichita Falls
707 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Red River Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · South Red River Expressway
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Continue on Central Freeway
9.5 mi · 10 min · Central Freeway
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Continue on Lloyd Ruby Overpass
1.4 km · 1 min · Lloyd Ruby Overpass
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Continue on Central East Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · Central East Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Henry S Grace Freeway
61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Henry S Grace Freeway
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Continue straight
65.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on East Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Road
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Continue on South US Highway 281
18 mi · 20 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North 2nd Street
2039 ft · 29 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
2995 ft · 39 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight onto North US Highway 281
19 mi · 20 min · North US Highway 281
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Continue on North Rice Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Rice Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
43.1 mi · 49 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Key Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue
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Turn right onto South US Highway 281
20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on North Water Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South US Highway 281
26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281
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Turn straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane
2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane
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Merge slight right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 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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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burkburnett 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
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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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burkburnett and Slight 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 Burkburnett to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 494.6 miles (796 km) and usually takes 07h 51m 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?
Burnet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246.7 miles from Burkburnett and 247.9 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 440.6 miles (709.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 $65.94 one way or $131.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Burkburnett and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Burnet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burkburnett and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 440.62 mi (709.11 km).
#1 Burkburnett
City in Wichita County, Texas, United States
| Population | 11,405 |
| Coordinates | 34.0978700, -98.5706100 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| 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: 796 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
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 | $65.94 | $131.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $74.20 | $148.39 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $80.11 | $160.23 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $69.68 | $139.36 |
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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