How far is Cisco, TX from Corpus Christi, TX?

The driving distance from Cisco, TX to Corpus Christi, TX is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
380.6 mi
06h 03m
Flight
330.78 mi
532.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.78 mi
Kilometers
532.34 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.6 mi
Kilometers
612.52 km
Drive Time
06h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM CDT
Return by in Cisco
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cisco
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Corpus Christi
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cisco
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Blanco
TX

City in Blanco County, Texas, United States

From Cisco
189.6 mi
03h 01m
To Corpus Christi
190.9 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cisco and Corpus Christi.

  1. 1

    Start on East 8th Street

    11 m · 8 sec · East 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Conrad Hilton Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Conrad Hilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 183

    45.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · US Highway 183

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Early Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Early Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Garmon Drive

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Garmon Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 84 East

    29.2 mi · 33 min · US Highway 84 East

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North US Highway 281

    79 m · 4 sec · North US Highway 281

  10. 10

    Continue on North Key Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Key Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South US Highway 281

    20 mi · 22 min · South US Highway 281

  12. 12

    Continue on North Water Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Water Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    46 mi · 54 min · South US Highway 281

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South US Highway 281

    26.6 mi · 32 min · South US Highway 281

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 281 HOV Lane

    2.9 mi · 3 min · US 281 HOV Lane

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Continue on William J Bordelon Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · William J Bordelon Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lucian Adams Freeway

    140.3 mi · 2 hr 23 min · Lucian Adams Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    118 m · 10 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  22. 22

    Continue on Interstate Highway 37

    135 m · 15 sec · Interstate Highway 37

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    147 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucian Adams Freeway
140 mi · 37%
South US Highway 281
92.7 mi · 24%
US Highway 183
45.4 mi · 12%
US Highway 84 East
44 mi · 12%
US 281 HOV Lane
17.7 mi · 5%
North Water Street
3.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
330.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanco
03h 01m from Cisco
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cisco 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 Cisco to Corpus Christi?

The road trip is about 380.6 miles (612.5 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?

Blanco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.6 miles from Cisco and 190.9 miles from Corpus Christi.

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

The direct path is about 330.8 miles (532.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 $50.75 one way or $101.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cisco and Mostly Sunny near Corpus Christi.

Stop Ideas Near Blanco

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blanco, 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 Blanco.

RAIL

San Marcos Station

53 mi away
338 South Guadalupe St.
RAIL

Austin

67 mi away
250 North Lamar Blvd.
RAIL

San Antonio Station

76 mi away
350 Hoefgen Street
RAIL

Taylor

110 mi away
118 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cisco and Corpus Christi. Straight-line distance: 330.78 mi (532.34 km).

Cisco

#1 Cisco

City in Eastland County, Texas, United States

Population3,850
Coordinates32.3881900, -98.9792300
Altitude498
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: TX 6 (-98.979214, 32.388165)
End: I 37 (-97.396427, 27.800658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 613 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.43 gal
50.84 L · about $50.75
Round trip
$101.50
26.86 gal · 101.68 L
Estimated CO2
119.4 kg one way
Round trip: 238.7 kg / 526 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.75 $101.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $57.10 $114.21
Premium $4.59 $61.66 $123.31
Diesel $3.99 $53.63 $107.25

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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There is no time difference between Cisco and Corpus Christi. The current time is 00:56:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.