How far is Bushland, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Bushland, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 659.7 miles (1061.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 579.9 miles (933.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 53m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushland and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushland and Corpus Christi.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ranch Road 2381
143 m · 15 sec · South Ranch Road 2381
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Turn left onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
957 ft · 26 sec · West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East: Amarillo Boulevard, Helium Road
889 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 335: Helium Road
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
1 km · 51 sec · West Interstate 40 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight right
104 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Loop 335 South
1.1 km · 48 sec · West Loop 335 South
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Continue on Helium Road
3.8 mi · 4 min · Helium Road
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Turn straight onto West Loop 335 South
2327 ft · 30 sec · West Loop 335 South
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Continue on West Hollywood Road
1.1 km · 50 sec · West Hollywood Road
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Turn right onto South Soncy Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Soncy Road
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Turn left onto Lair Rd
1.4 km · 1 min · Lair Rd
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Turn left
556 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Canyon Drive
835 ft · 23 sec · Canyon Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
119 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Canyon Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Canyon Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
103.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Marshall Formby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 289
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto North Interstate 27
2536 ft · 1 min · North Interstate 27
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Turn left onto North Loop 289
1110 ft · 24 sec · North Loop 289
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Take the ramp slight left
885 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 331: Southeast Drive
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spur 331: Southeast Drive
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Southeast Loop 289
563 ft · 16 sec · Southeast Loop 289
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Turn right onto Southeast Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Southeast Drive
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Merge slight right onto Slaton Road
996 ft · 13 sec · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SH 70 South, SH 70 Business: Sweetwater, San Angelo
737 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight left onto Southwest Georgia Avenue
624 ft · 17 sec · Southwest Georgia Avenue
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Turn right onto Lamar Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Lamar Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
10.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 70
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Turn left onto State Highway 153
29.5 mi · 33 min · State Highway 153
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Turn right
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hutchings Avenue
118 m · 18 sec · Hutchings Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
16.5 mi · 18 min · South 7th Street
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Continue on Grassmeyer Street
41.9 mi · 45 min · Grassmeyer 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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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bushland 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bushland and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushland to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 659.7 miles (1061.7 km) and usually takes 09h 53m 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?
Paint Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 327.3 miles from Bushland and 332.4 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 579.9 miles (933.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 $89.37 one way or $178.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 206.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bushland and Sunny near Corpus Christi.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushland and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 579.84 mi (933.17 km).
#1 Bushland
Located on the Llano Estacado in Potter County at an elevation of 3825 feet, this unincorporated community sits just west of Amarillo.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1920000, -102.0646400 |
| Altitude | 1166 |
| 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: 1062 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 13m |
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 | $3.84 | $89.37 | $178.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $101.20 | $202.40 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $109.95 | $219.90 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $134.47 | $268.93 |
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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