How far is Canton, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?
The driving distance from Canton, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 341.1 miles (549 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m 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 06h 56m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Travis County, Texas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and Corpus Christi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Corpus Christi.
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Start on East Dallas Street
636 ft · 17 sec · East Dallas Street
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Turn right onto South Trade Days Boulevard
22.7 mi · 34 min · South Trade Days Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1315 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jed Robinson Loop
3.8 mi · 4 min · Jed Robinson Loop
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Take the exit slight right
782 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
136 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 31 West
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 31 West
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Continue on East Royall Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · East Royall Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 31 East
9.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 31 East
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Continue on Northwest 2nd Street
9.3 mi · 11 min · Northwest 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Corsicana Bypass
11.8 mi · 13 min · Corsicana Bypass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 31
18.8 mi · 21 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Hubbard Bypass
5.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbard Bypass
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Continue on State Highway 31
17.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on East US Highway 84
2.5 mi · 3 min · East US Highway 84
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Continue on Bellmead Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · Bellmead Drive
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Turn straight onto East Waco Drive
2288 ft · 1 min · East Waco Drive
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Turn left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
158 m · 12 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 35 South, US 77 South
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
26.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 130 Toll South: San Antonio
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue straight
58.5 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart
1219 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on United States Highway 183
2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Colorado Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street
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Continue on US 183
10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183
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Continue on North Magnolia Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Magnolia Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pierce Street
5 mi · 7 min · East Pierce Street
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Continue on North United States Highway 183
43.5 mi · 47 min · North United States Highway 183
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Continue on North Esplanade Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Esplanade Street
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Continue on South US Highway 183
2 mi · 3 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue on South US Highway 183/ US 87
26.7 mi · 29 min · South US Highway 183/ US 87
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Jefferson Street
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Continue on South US Highway 183
22.6 mi · 24 min · South US Highway 183
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Alamo Street
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Continue on North Alamo Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Alamo Street
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Turn left onto East Empresario Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Empresario Street
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Farm to Market Road 136
17.7 mi · 23 min · Farm to Market Road 136
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Take the ramp right
2045 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right
1912 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right
1793 ft · 56 sec
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Take the ramp slight left
2474 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1548 ft · 29 sec
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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 Canton and Corpus Christi.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
TX 130 Toll South
Continue straight
58.5 mi · 00h 55m
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 Canton 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 Canton to Corpus Christi?
The road trip is about 393.5 miles (633.2 km) and usually takes 06h 56m 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?
Pflugerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 206.7 miles from Canton and 186.7 miles from Corpus Christi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.1 miles (549 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 $52.45 one way or $104.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Corpus Christi.
Stop Ideas Near Pflugerville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pflugerville.
Austin
Taylor
San Marcos Station
Killeen, Texas
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 341.11 mi (548.96 km).
#1 Canton
City in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States
| Population | 3,941 |
| Coordinates | 32.5565200, -95.8633000 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 633 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $52.45 | $104.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $59.02 | $118.04 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $63.72 | $127.45 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $55.42 | $110.85 |
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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