How far is Cedar Park, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Cedar Park, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
262.17 mi
03h 38m
Flight
188.61 mi
303.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.61 mi
Kilometers
303.54 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.17 mi
Kilometers
421.92 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Sun, May 17, 10:56 AM CDT
Return by in Cedar Park
Sun, May 17, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Park
2026-05-17T07:18
Arrive Corpus Christi
Sun, May 17, 10:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nixon
TX

37th President of the United States of America (1913-1994)

From Cedar Park
108.1 mi
01h 49m
To Corpus Christi
154.2 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
24 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Park and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bell Boulevard

    1885 ft · 43 sec · North Bell Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Street

    84 m · 13 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    65 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    83 m · 21 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Bell Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Bell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Avery Ranch Boulevard

    126 m · 15 sec · Avery Ranch Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 183A Frontage Road

    122 m · 12 sec · 183A Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 183A Toll South

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto 183A Toll Road

    1.1 km · 42 sec · 183A Toll Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Bergstrom Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Bergstrom Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bastrop Highway

    11.7 mi · 15 min · Bastrop Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward TX 130 Toll South: Lockhart, San Antonio

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pickle Parkway

    9.8 mi · 9 min · Pickle Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183 South: Lockhart

    1219 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on United States Highway 183

    2699 ft · 35 sec · United States Highway 183

  17. 17

    Continue on North Colorado Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · North Colorado Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US 183

    10.1 mi · 12 min · US 183

  19. 19

    Continue on North Magnolia Avenue

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Magnolia Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    51.2 mi · 57 min

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Farm-to-Market Road 792

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Farm-to-Market Road 792

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Sunset Strip Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · South Sunset Strip Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on South US Highway 181

    40.2 mi · 46 min · South US Highway 181

  25. 25

    Continue on North 8th Street

    1.3 km · 56 sec · North 8th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on US Highway 181 South

    16.1 mi · 18 min · US Highway 181 South

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 89

    4.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 181

    5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 181

  29. 29

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 181

    17.4 mi · 19 min · US Highway 181

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1912 ft · 44 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    1793 ft · 56 sec

  33. 33

    Take the ramp slight left

    2474 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    1548 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  36. 36

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Park and Corpus Christi.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Magnolia Avenue
55.4 mi · 21%
South US Highway 181
40.2 mi · 15%
US Highway 181
24.4 mi · 9%
US Highway 181 South
16.1 mi · 6%
183A Toll Road
15.5 mi · 6%
Bastrop Highway
11.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Magnolia Avenue

Continue straight

51.2 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
188.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nixon
01h 49m from Cedar Park
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Park and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Park to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 262.2 miles (421.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Cedar Park and 154.2 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Park and Partly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Nixon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Nixon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

San Marcos Station

70 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

71 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Austin

111 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Park and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 188.61 mi (303.54 km).

Cedar Park

#1 Cedar Park

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Texas.

Population81,040
Coordinates30.5052000, -97.8202900
Altitude276
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: Old Highway 183 (-97.820223, 30.505252)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.02 L · about $34.96
Round trip
$69.91
18.5 gal · 70.04 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $34.96 $69.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.33 $78.66
Premium $4.59 $42.47 $84.93
Diesel $3.99 $36.94 $73.87

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Park and Corpus Christi. The current time is 07:18:07.

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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.